Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. We get to spend time with family, and we get to eat (too much) great food. We also think this is a good time remind you of a common problem that doesn't get enough attention — gum disease. What most of us know this as Black Friday is also National Flossing Day. Take a few minutes to read today's ...
Read MoreHome >
If you follow the news, then you may have seen a story or two with headlines proclaiming that flossing is not necessary. We want to discuss the value of flossing and how it can help to in the fight against gum disease. We encourage you to continue to make brushing and flossing a part of your daily hygiene routine. At the same time, our dentists ...
Read MoreCNN.com recently reported on a study that has our team at Beaumont Family Dentistry a little concerned. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, respondents were asked about their flossing habits. Here's what the survey said: 32.4 percent of American adults don't floss 37.2 percent of adults floss, but not daily ...
Read MoreDentists want their patients to stay healthy. At Beaumont Family Dentistry, our goal is to help you and your family have the healthiest mouths possible. This is why we care about the condition of your teeth and your gums. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is both more common and more concerning than you may realize. If left untreated, you could ...
Read MoreGum disease is one of the most common oral health problems in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly half (47.2 percent) of American adults over 30 have some form of periodontitis. Our risk of advanced periodontal disease only increases as we get older. The CDC also estimates that 70.1 percent of adults 65 and ...
Read MoreEveryone knows that it's better to be on Santa's nice list. You get much better presents than the people on the naughty list. But you should also try to stay on the nice list with your dentist, too. We can't promise you a new toy, but you will get to keep your teeth. All you have to do is follow a simple three-step formula to keep your mouth ...
Read More