Perio Protect: A Modern At-Home Treatment for Gum Disease
Discover how Tend offers Perio Protect trays, a simple and effective at-home treatment for gum disease. Book your dental exam today.
Periodontics & Gum Health
Discover ways to protect your gum health and how periodontic treatments at Tend Dental can help restore damaged gums.
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Tread Gingerly with Gingivitis
You’ve probably heard of gum disease, or gingivitis (thanks, mouthwash ads), and you know it’s bad. But you might not know exactly what it means—and what can happen if it’s ignored.
My Dentist Said I Can’t Get a Normal Cleaning. Why?
If you have gingivitis or periodontitis, a normal cleaning won’t be helpful. It can actually be harmful by allowing bacteria to remain trapped below your gums.
Periodontitis: The Most Common Dental Disease You’ve Never Heard Of
Periodontitis affects over 47% of adults over 30 in the United States, and it can lead to tooth loss. Yet few people know what it is or how to treat it.
Dear Plaque
Our amazing clinical team can help. They're really good at writing breakup letters to plaque like this one.