Dental Blog - Hughson, CA

Gum disease progresses through four stages: gingivitis, early periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis is the only stage that’s fully reversible. It involves inflammation of the gum tissue without any bone loss. Once the disease crosses into periodontitis, the bone and connective tissue supporting your teeth begin to break down permanently. Catching it at […]

You keep hearing that you need to floss. And when you begin a flossing routine, the next thing you see is blood on the floss. Should you be worried? Maybe you think your gums are just sensitive. Or that bleeding is normal. Many people do. They see pink in the sink and shrug it off. […]