Though most Texas residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At The Parkway Dentist, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Dr. Gregory Kiene diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on the…
Gum disease
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Hello, I am Dr. Grgory Kiene of The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health. I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your dental practice for necessary cleanings, but did you know that making small but important changes to your diet can improve your oral health?…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In The Parkway Dentist dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I hope you…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some critical news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a principal cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is connected to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is revealed in the early stages. What warning signs…
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Categories: Dental Health, Gum disease
Regular dental check-ups at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth and cleanings are vital for proper dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two after your cleaning, it isn’t really…
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 The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your teeth and provides a barrier…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most parents are concerned about their children getting cavities, and rightly so. We treat tooth decay in children at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, and it’s a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are little ones at risk for an oral ailment that is common in the adult population? Short answer:…
Oral Health For Fort Worth Diabetics
This post is entitled ‘Oral Health For Fort Worth Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems, and are at higher risk for gum disease and tooth loss. But these are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Fort Worth diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact,…
