by Accent Dental Group | Jul 21, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Flossing
Most of us have gotten the same message from our dentists since we were kids: in addition to brushing, you have to floss. Despite our dentists’ recommendations, studies suggest that most people take brushing more seriously than flossing. Only two percent of people...
by Accent Dental Group | Jun 29, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Health Care
You’ve probably heard of gum disease, but you might not quite understand how prevalent it is. According to data from the CDC, almost half of adults age 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and this percentage rises to 70% for those age 65 and older. Also known...
by Accent Dental Group | Apr 13, 2021 | Accent Dental Group, Blog, Dentistry, Health Care
Periodontitis, known colloquially as gum disease, is a condition that results in painful, inflamed gums. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to serious infections in your mouth, which can compromise your immune system, lead to further complications in your body,...