Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, and gum disease is one of the most serious and dangerous dental issues in the world today. So, it’s important to prevent gingivitis as much as possible. To help you do so, Dr. David Umansky and our dental team have some tips for you. It’s important to keep up on oral hygiene... read more »

Missing and lost teeth are often the result of improper care or neglect. All it takes is a single oral injury or neglected ailment to go unnoticed for your entire smile to chance indefinitely. As long as you are taking the necessary precautions to protect your teeth and gums, and seeking the proper care, your smile can grant you happiness... read more »

If left untreated, gum disease can pose a significant threat to the health and integrity of your teeth. The advanced form of gum disease, known as periodontitis, can result in the loss of bone tissue near the roots of your teeth. In time, this can result in the loss of multiple teeth and weaken remaining teeth. To restore the full... read more »

Here at Smile Big Pediatric Dentistry our team of dentists routinely recommend that your son or daughter have their wisdom teeth removed in late adolescence after all of their permanent teeth have emerged. This is a good time in their life to do it as a preventative measure against future complications.   If their wisdom teeth are near the surface... read more »