Gum disease can sneak up on anyone. It’s a serious, progresssive condition that, if left untreated, can result in the loss of teeth. Gum disease is treatable at Crabtree Dental in Katy. We have put together a little quiz so you can test your knowledge about gum disease. 1. Which of the items below are…
Gum Disease
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, a serous condition you should definitely not ignore. We provide treatment at Crabtree Dental in Katy. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated,…
Keep Them Clean: Preventive Dentistry
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even if you get the occasional cavity, or your teeth aren’t their whitest, or even if they’re crooked because you never had braces as a kid, you can keep them healthy with a good dental health routine, and preventive dentistry from Crabtree Dental in Katy. How you…
Find Time To Floss for Dental Health
One common reason people give for not flossing their teeth is that it’s too difficult to fit into their day. If that sounds at all like you, here are some suggestions for when to fit this important dental health habit into your day. The team at Crabtree Dental assures you that flossing, along with brushing,…
Know The Signs: Gum Disease Treatment in Katy
Gum disease is not nearly as common as it once was. Still, one of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they reach the age of sixty-four. At Crabtree Dental in Katy, we provide effective gum disease treatment. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth…
Should I Really Toss the Floss?
You’ve probably heard the recent news reports that flossing was dropped as a recommended practice from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans this year. Many people have interpreted this to mean that flossing is no longer important, but Dr. Crabtree and his staff still believe flossing is an important part of daily dental hygiene. Every day…