Your mouth is made up of many different things, and it’s up to you to maintain them. Teeth are just one part of the intricate world of oral health, so if you are only focusing on them when you brush and floss, then you’re falling a bit short. You see, without the help of bone and periodontal tissue, it’s tough for those teeth to stay upright. Take the time to care for your entire smile through consistent prevention.
With our North Texas team at Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, you can fight back against periodontal disease. Our office understands that this is an incredibly prevalent problem, affecting a staggering number of Americans. We also know that it’s tough to battle periodontal disease and gingivitis on your own. So, when you start to notice redness or swelling along your gumline, tell your dentist about it. We’re here to help people maintain and improve their oral health, and that’s for your whole smile.
This spring, keep your smile in mind. Schedule a deep clean from Gentle Smiles to let your gumline relax a little bit.
When you crack, chip, or break a tooth, it’s time to talk to your dentist. You see, your smile is normally kept safe from bacterial infection through the strength of your enamel and the protective power of your gums, but either of those can be lost. You can experience real problems when gums pull away from their normal location on the side of teeth. And if 
When you think of your smile, your teeth are probably the first things to come to mind. But there’s more to your mouth than just them, and if you are not taking steps to keep your gums safe and healthy, then you could run into some issues. You see, bacteria leave behind acidic buildup called plaque, and when it stays in your smile, it 
Now that we are into the new year, it’s time to take 2026 by storm. Unfortunately, if you cracked, chipped, or broke one of your teeth during the holiday season, you need to take a few steps first. Losing the protection of your enamel puts you at real risk of 
This holiday season, pay attention to how much pride you have in your smile. If you show up to the Christmas party and immediately feel self-conscious about your oral health, then it’s time to talk to your dentist about making some changes. It’s important to remember that there are things that you can do 
Have you been doing all you can to give your child a great start? Well, if you’ve been going a little lax on their dental checkups, then the answer is no. Most children need these visits every six months, 
Your smile is about more than just your teeth. While we know that they certainly are the stars of the show, they need some help from their supporting cast. That means that if you have started to notice a shift in your gumline, or if you are seeing redness or swelling, then you are ready to talk with your dentist about your next steps. Because periodontal disease is routinely identified as the 
If you have not been in for a checkup yet in 2025, then you are starting to fall behind. Most people need to come in for a cleaning and an examination twice each year, giving their provider the chance to check in every six months. Even though we know that you take the time to brush your teeth for a full to minutes twice each day, and 
Your smile depends on the strength of your enamel. This is the form of tissue that makes up the external surface of each tooth, giving them the ability to handle chewing tough foods. But even though enamel is even stronger than bone, it can still become compromised due to injury or tooth decay, and when that happens, you become at risk. Bacteria can start to take hold here, so it’s 
Your smile is the first thing to walk into a room, so it’s important to keep it looking and feeling great. Unfortunately, bacteria are always trying to make your mouth their home, and you need to do some things to prevent them from doing so. That means that you brush your teeth for two minutes twice each day, you floss daily, and you
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