Bleeding gums after flossing? A little tenderness when you brush? Most people wave these off as minor annoyances. But gums that act up are usually flagging something worth paying attention to. September's designation as Gum Care Month is a good excuse to actually listen. At Solstice Smiles Dental, we treat gum health as a window into a patient's broader health, not a cosmetic afterthought. Here's what we want our patients to know this month. Start With the Signs Your gums com

At Solstice Smiles Dental we take periodontal disease very seriously as not only do infected gums create chronic inflammation, they are a direct entry point for infections to reach your bloodstream. We offer a variety of treatment options to our patients to optimize their long-term gum health, the latest being PerioProtect.

At Solstice Smiles Dental we take our patients’ health very seriously—not just your oral health but also your overall health.

September marks National Gum Care Month, a time to reflect on the importance of this often overlooked part of our body. In the dental...