The loss of a permanent tooth can occur suddenly from oral trauma or over time as a result of dental issues such as gum disease, but there is a solution to tooth loss at John Blake, DDS, PC. We can provide a custom dental bridge to restore a missing tooth, providing many benefits with this dental restoration. The structure of... read more »

Gum disease and periodontal inflammation can cause discomfort, bad breath, bleeding gums, and other complications with your oral and overall health. In time, untreated gum disease can lead to the loss of multiple teeth as well as medical complications. The earliest form of gum disease is known as gingivitis. If it’s caught in a reasonable amount of time, a thorough... read more »

Without professional diagnosis and remediation the mild form of periodontal disease, known as gingivitis, can gradually progress into a more serious health problem. As time goes by the bacterial inflammation and infection can cause your gums to recede from the base of your teeth. This severe gum infection, which is known as periodontitis, can cause small pockets of infection to... read more »

Severe periodontal health problems and chronic tooth decay complications can leave you with a mouth full of missing or compromised teeth. In a situation like this, a dental implant restoration might not be a viable option. Should this prove to be the case, Dr. John P. Blake and the specialists at John Blake, DDS, PC might recommend starting the process... read more »