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.
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 518 reviews
Sort by
newest oldest highest lowestKimberlie Bregg
a year ago
Very friendly and compassionate. Been coming here for years. Dr Sara Remm is top notch!
Audrey Jones
a year ago
Dr. Remm and her staff is AWESOME!
Brad Schroeder
a year ago
Natasha is a great hygienist! She does a wonderful job.
Theresa McCarthy
a year ago
Appointment went well today. Right on time. Minimal discomfort for procedure. Headrests at this location are never comfortable and require much adjusting, which at best is barely tolerable. Have requested pillows in the past which proved to be equally as uncomfortable.
Kennedy Grzesiak
a year ago
Great atmosphere and they really do everything they can to make you comfortable and safe!
Brandon Kisicki
a year ago
Great staff! They are super friendly and I feel like I'm always learning something new like tricks and techniques to flossing.
Mary Summitt
a year ago
I'm a big adult baby and they are very patient w me everytime... Even when I ask to many questions and cry a lot. All the staff is great at what they do and very understanding. Thanks for the help guys. <3
Colene Penry
2 years ago
Everyone is very friendly and caring
Ladina Odaniel
2 years ago
The ladies at this location are very helpful. They are efficient with giving you all options available for the service they provide.
Peggy Thompson
2 years ago
My dental hygienist and dentist are very professional as well as friendly people. I'm always very impressed with the care I receive here. :)
Vickie Busch
2 years ago
had the same tooth filled 3 times the filling fell out now they want to charge me for a crown. What a rip off
tech guru
2 years ago
Setup an appointment and waited for 3 + months but I got a call 2 days before the appointment and was told they scheduled wrong appointment and need to wait another 4 months. Very inconvenient staffs to work with, don't care about your health
Steve Goodrich
2 years ago
Had the need for specialized services on a too th, and Summit turned out to be a great choice! Very friendly, professional staff. If you have to get a root canal, Summit Dental is the place to be!
Shawn Oshaw
2 years ago
Yall are awesome got my smile back and it looks great very friendly and helpfull in every way thank yall so much for everything i will continue to be a patient at this location
Zoey Rosenbluth
2 years ago
Dr. Samuels is great and a pretty chill guy, made my whole experience better after having not been to the dentist in like 9-10 years.
Lady Raspberry
2 years ago
Great environment and very friendly staff!!!
J
2 years ago
Beware shady billing practices! They will disregard insurance and attempt to make you pay a partial amount before leaving. Fluoride treatments might not be listed as a covered procedure, but with my insurance there is a maximum in-network rate, regardless of coverage, and it saves me money. I will patiently explain the situation in full, to no avail. They always argue with me for five minutes when I ask them to submit the entire amount to my insurance. "It's due immediately" "This isn't allowed" "We'll do it this time but next time you have to pay". Every. Six. Months. This last visit they thought of a dirty method to extract that extra money - the cost of the fluoride treatment as submitted to my insurance was five dollars higher than what was asked of me in person. In the end you got your money, and shame on you for it.
K C
2 years ago
I was in pain and turned away by the director for a missed payment at another facility. When the receptionist booked my appointment she confirmed my insurance; the procedure would have been covered. The way the director embarrassed me and talked to me In front of other patients was so DEGRADING . When I tried to explain to him his misunderstanding, he became offended; and told me to get off the property or he would call police! I tried to explain that I was in pain and I was not asking for any finance but my insurance would cover, he rudely retorts: "There is pain medicine you can buy!" A missed payment Should NOT relieve a caregiver of the standard duty of care! I was treated terrible and would never recommend tho place!! I FELT JUDGEMENT AND DISCRIMINATION!! After Covid, a lot of People lost jobs, bills fell behind, that should not render foul treatment and judgment!!
Mark Adkins
2 years ago
New customer. Lots of handy locations, and getting an appointment online was easy. The office and staff were nice, although I sort of wish the stack of check in paperwork was available on the website (if it was, I'm sorry I missed it). Hygienist and dentist were friendly and efficient. Overall, a very nice experience even though my next step is a root canal. ;(
Pistolpaul2
2 years ago
I had to schedule a appointment multiple time. They don't keep their promises. I have 48 hours, and they texts me to confirm my appointment, repeatedly. They then , call me three hours before the appointment and cancel again for the fourth time! They wanted me to reschedule again. I told them no, I'll look somewhere else. I was schedule for a parodontax cleaning. So I back to square one again! After 2 years of dealing with these no promises and reschedules. I would give them a negative review of minus 5 (five) stars review ,but they don't have that stuff here! So if you're looking for a good dentist and not looking for broken appointments! DO NOT GO HERE! Their location is 50th and Dodge St, in Omaha,Ne FYI!
Load more