"What do the numbers mean when my hygienist pokes around my teeth?" Have you ever sat in your dental hygienist's chair and wanted to ask this question? This process is the measurement of your gums which is a vital indicator of health or disease. One of the most common reasons for tooth loss is the loss of supporting bone around a tooth due to periodontal or gum disease. Actually, periodontal means "around the tooth" so disease activity around a tooth, periodon...Read More
