When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all things pink and red taking over every pharmacy and grocery store imaginable. But what Dr. Keller and Dr. Tibbs and our team would like to…
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There are several conditions that might require a visit to the periodontist. Periodontists like Dr. Keller and Dr. Tibbs are specialists in the treatment of gum disease and problems affecting the tissue surrounding the teeth. Your general dentist might recommend seeing a periodontist for any of these conditions: Early signs of periodontal disease If you…
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Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can even grow below the gumline. And this bacterial growth leads to inflammation and gum disease. When the disease progresses, the gums gradually pull away from…
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Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, as well.Teeth Are Designed for Healthy Eating and DigestionBecause humans are omnivores, we can eat both meat and plants. That’s why our teeth have different shapes—they’re…
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