When visiting a medical office for shots or a physical, have you ever questioned whether you should go? When you arrive, you are likely to sit in a waiting room for a little while around people who are sick. When you consider this, it may feel difficult to justify the visit, especially if you have kids at home or someone with a compromised immune system.  While there is risk of getting sick at the doctor’s office, the risk is actually relatively low, and there are steps that you can take to help protect yourself.  Here are several reasons why you…

People have different reasons for fixing a gum graft. Some go for gum surgery for cosmetic reasons, to improve their smile, while others choose to get it because it is necessary and prevents further gum damage. Most people don’t notice on time that they are suffering from gum recession, a condition where the gums pull up to expose the root of the tooth gum recession poses a big problem to your health or appearance. A sign that you may need this surgery is if you notice increased sensitivity in the tooth. Specialist dentists, called periodontists, are usually the ones who…