February has been designated Gum Disease Awareness Month! Initially launched by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, its purpose is to raise awareness about gum disease and encourage healthy dental habits to prevent it.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gum disease, also referred to as periodontitis, is the result of infections and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. In the early stages, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. As it progresses, the gums can pull away from the tooth, which can eventually result in bone and tooth loss. Not only does gum disease affect your mouth, it can affect your body as well. Regular check-ups and good oral hygiene are important to ensure everything is healthy.
Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults, with 47.2% of those aged 30 years and older having some form of it. This risk only increases with age. On top of age, there are many other risk factors that can increase your chance of developing gum disease. One of the primary risk factors is smoking, followed by poor oral hygiene, diabetes, stress, hormonal changes and medications that cause dry mouth.
While gum disease starts in the mouth, when left untreated, it can start affecting many other parts of the body as well. This includes respiratory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, coronary artery disease and diabetes.
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newest oldest highest lowestEric Prescott
a year ago
A wonderful professional experience.
Polly Parker
a year ago
Very professional and efficient. Cared about my comfort. Great experience
Gerard Paquette
a year ago
Everyone at this office is friendly and professional. Always have a great experience! Thank you!
C Gray
a year ago
Absolutely everyone was kind and sweet, Best Dental team in Pooler GA!!! Kassie the Hygentist was fabulous and her personality is awesome, she made me feel comfortable about the bacon she found between my teeth :) Love this group and will definitely be back!!!
george wiggins
a year ago
Waited an hour for an hour only to be told that my blood pressure is too high to clean my teeth.
Spiderfight 1
2 years ago
My daughter was basically fired today. She had informed them that her doctor had put her on medical leave due to a high risk pregnancy. She was scheduled to go out two weeks from tomorrow. HR was fine with it, but one of the dentists said they were getting someone to do her job, which means she's fired. The sad part is the HR approved her leave. Yes she is one month shy of FMLA, but she had already been approved, so no short term disability pay and no job, but I've been telling her for months that this was going to happen, although I thought she'd get her disability first before the let her go. Nope!
Jillian Rodriguez
2 years ago
Everyone from Dr. Erin, to her assistant, to the front desk, to the person answering the phone, is an absolute GEM! I appreciate you all so very much, thank you for treating our little family so wonderfully!!
Jaci Terry
2 years ago
Great customer service!
TorqueRoller
2 years ago
The staff is very friendly and does a great job with my dental care.
Julie Herrmann
2 years ago
Megan is a great hygienist, appreciate her care, thank you!
Ana Galindo
2 years ago
Great service! Everyone was incredibly professional and kind. Meghan (Dental Hygienist), Dr. Erin Hopper and KK (claim adjuster representative) made sure we were comfortable and taken care of. My family and I will be coming back.
Ampathos
2 years ago
Great staff. Friendly people.
Melinda Fabin
2 years ago
Excellent service. Great teaching for healthier teeth. Pleasant and prompt service. My hygienist was great.
Beowolfff2
2 years ago
Fast, personable, no nonsense.
Nicole T.S.
2 years ago
The staff is pleasant and professional. The information they provided was very helpful. Excellent customer service.
Frank Sypeck
2 years ago
Been going to the Pooler office for 10 years now. Caring service and excellent staff. Dr. Hopper is great.
Bunnie Miller
2 years ago
My experience with Dr. Lindsey was nothing less than excellent. She is so attentive and concerned about her patients. I love that she is very personable, and sits down to speak with her patients. She is certainly not the physician that runs in and rush out. She has time to discuss what the plan is in detail and follows through. The staff is so well mannered and courteous from the moment you enter the building. Keep up the good work!! It's worth me driving to Pooler!! Thank You
Laurann Mucha
2 years ago
I've been to this dentist office twice. They are very thorough and professional. Both visits were a pleasant experience. I and my family will be using this office for all future dental appointments.
Jennifer Vincent
2 years ago
Very friendly. Great service. Megan is absolutely wonderful!
Erin Martinez
2 years ago
Friendly staff, very warm, family atmosphere! I had the best cleaning of my life at Howard Family. Kassie took amazing care of me!! Kassie was very knowledgeable, friendly and she took years worth of stains off my teeth. I left more confident. I was so impressed!!
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