There probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is a good thing. That includes those of us at Beam Smile Design in Nashville TN. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way to produce the acids that […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At Beam Smile Design in Nashville TN, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Beam Smile Design in Nashville TN, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Beam Smile Design in Nashville TN. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At Beam Smile Design in Nashville, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy residue […]
