Flossing tends to be a difficult practice for most adults to put into place.  Flossing is well worth the effort to keep your gums healthy. In addition to making your mouth feel cleaner, flossing helps to prevent gingivitis and gum disease. Daily brushing is necessary to clean your teeth and remove food particles and bacteria.…

When you think of heart health and preventing heart disease, you most likely imagine cutting cholesterol, eating healthy, and exercising.  Have you ever considered that simply brushing your teeth and flossing might play a critical role in lessening your risk of heart disease?  Probably not.  Recent studies are suggesting that there is a link between…

Treating Gum Recession No matter the reason, hard brushing, genetics, lack of care or even bruxism(tooth grinding), once your gums begin to recede, if you do not take action to repair them you could be on your way to losing the teeth around the recession.  Gum recession plagues a large percentage of the population.  As…

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding is a common problem that affects about 20% of the population.  It is the grinding of both the top and bottom teeth in a sideways motion.  While most of us do grind our teeth occasionally when anxious, when grinding occurs on a regular basis, it becomes the condition “bruxism”.…

Periodontal disease has three stages- gingivitis, early periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis.  Recognizing the signs early and taking action is critical to prevent progression to the final stage, advanced periodontitis. Gingivitis is typically indicated by gums that are tender, and also some bleeding during brushing or flossing.  At the initial stage, gingivitis is typically reversible as…

Keeping a consistent schedule for brushing your teeth has long been known as a vital exercise to maintain the health of your teeth and gums.  However, brushing too much can have the opposite effect.  Over brushing can cause gum recession and sensitive teeth over time. Aggressive brushing can damage the gums and expose the root…

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of teeth and smiles. Smiles are one of the first things we notice about a person so providing ways to make people more comfortable with their smiles so we see them smile more is important to us! Cosmetic dentistry is not just veneers and teeth whitening. A periodontist can…

Good oral hygiene is the first step in preventing periodontal or gum disease. This starts with brushing and flossing your teeth every day. At first, flossing might feel awkward. But stick with it! With just a little patience and practice, it will begin to feel as natural as brushing your teeth. What is the best way…

Barbara has been a patient of Stoner Periodontic Specialists for over a year. When she came to our office in Columbus, Ohio, she had serious gum disease that had caused deep pockets in her gums. Her primary care dentist cleaned her teeth four times per year but that wasn’t enough. Her dentist recommended she see a periodontist and referred her to…

Inflammation is your body’s normal way of healing itself after injury or infection. It is a natural process that lets your defense cells enter the site of injury or infection and allow for healing to occur. However, if the inflammation process goes on for a period of time it causes tissue damage. This is the…

Carol is a 71 year old patient of Stoner Periodontic Specialists in Columbus, Ohio. She was referred to Dr. Stoner by her dentist because she was suffering from gum recession and had developed very deep pockets in her gums. Due to her gum disease, her gums were starting to pull away from the tooth, letting…

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease. Periodontists go through three extra years of training in the support structures of the teeth (gum, bone, ligament) and in how to save teeth and keep teeth in your mouth for the rest of your life. If someone has to lose their…

Preventing gum disease begins with breaking detrimental habits. Smoking is a habit that you may not think affects the health of your gums, but it does. Quitting smoking is an important step to longterm dental health. If you would like to learn more about how to quit smoking, consult your physician. He or she can…

Betsy works for a litigation firm in Columbus, Ohio and was referred to Stoner Periodontic Specialists by her general dentist because she was suffering from gum disease and pressure in her sinuses. Like many, Betsy’s past dental experiences had not been very pleasant. She grew up with an “old school” dentist when she was younger and…

Modern treatment of gum recession uses the latest technology to provide the most comfortable, least invasive and quickest procedures. Below we answer some of the most common questions we hear from patients about treating gum recession. How do you fix gum recession? At Stoner Periodontic Specialists, we incorporate the most advanced, least invasive technologies for…