Do I Need to Floss? For some individuals, flossing is an aspect of their oral hygiene regimen that is frequently overlooked. Many believe that brushing their teeth twice a day is sufficient, and that flossing doesn’t matter. They then dread the question asked by many dentists, ‘how often are you flossing’? If this sounds [...]
Warren Dentist Talks About Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease Gum disease (Periodontal Disease) and Heart disease are two very serious health risks affecting people every day. Dr. Apsey of Warren, Michigan explains a little bit more about the risks of contracting both Gum Disease and Heart Disease. Dr. Apsey also gives some recommendations [...]
Hi I’m Dr. Gregory Apsey at 11270 13 Mile Road, in Warren Michigan. We’re half way between Hoover and Van Dyke on the South side. The office phone number is (586) 573-7700 and you can find me on the web at drapseydds.com. Today I would like to talk a bit more about Preventive Dentistry, I [...]
You may think that avoiding the dentist saves you money, well think again. I know, it sounds phony, but just hear me out. Those visits to the dentist every 3-6 months are your opportunity to have your teeth evaluated by a professional on a regular basis. Problems like minor tooth decay, gum inflammation, and oral [...]
Periodontal Disease (Gum disease) affects 75% of adults and is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. Periodontal Disease is caused by specific bacteria which live in the crevices between the teeth and gums. These bacteria are passed from person to person through transfer of saliva. As with all infections, our bodies fight back via the [...]
