With the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak interrupting routine dental care, you may find that you can’t visit your dentist normally. At Ward Periodontics, we’re doing our part to help slow the spread. While we are still offering teledentistry and emergency dental care, we are not currently seeing patients for routine preventive care.  So how can... More

Periodontal (gum) disease affects nearly half of all American adults, and is the leading cause of preventable tooth loss in older adults and seniors. Wondering how to prevent periodontal disease? You may be considering using mouthwash to help clean your gums and teeth. But does mouthwash actually help stop gum disease, or should you skip... More

If you have an advanced case of periodontal (gum) disease and you’re exploring your treatment options, pocket reduction surgery may be a good option. This treatment can help eliminate bacteria from your mouth and restore your gums, preventing further progression of gum disease. But when is it necessary? The knowledgeable team at Ward Periodontics in... More

At Ward Periodontics, we specialize in the treatment of gingivitis and gum disease and are always happy to discuss the basics of gum disease. We’ll help you to understand how to recognize the early signs of gingivitis and ensure you get the help you need before your gum disease progresses and causes irreversible damage to... More

Taking control of your oral health is important, and brushing and flossing twice daily is a great start. However, it’s not enough to prevent periodontal disease. Let’s look at 4 reasons why you need more than a toothbrush to stop oral disease from affecting you. 1. You’re Not Perfect When you brush and floss, there... More

What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is a disease caused by an excess of plaque on the teeth. When plaque grows, so does bacteria; and when too much bacteria is present, the immune system sends products that cause gums to swell up and even bleed. Gingivitis itself does not produce any bone loss; but if left untreated,... More

Did you know that you can visit your dentist twice a year and still be diagnosed with periodontal disease? Avoiding periodontal disease is not as simple as getting a routine checkup and remembering to brush your teeth. Periodontal disease can affect anyone, and sometimes it can even develop due to factors beyond one’s control. If... More

Poor oral home care habits. Establishing an adequate home care routine seems like a simple task but can be difficult to follow through with. A good routine consists of twice daily brushing for 2 minutes each session and cleaning between the teeth once daily. Most people don’t have difficulty with brushing twice daily but cleaning... More

Braces help straighten our teeth over time, but they also have a tendency to make cleaning and maintenance difficult. If you have had braces, you know this to be true! Attempting to remove food or plaque can be a struggle. Traditional braces require special tools and techniques to remove plaque and food debris. Leaving trapped... More