Do Bleeding Gums Mean I Have Gum Disease?
July 21, 2017
Periodontal (gum) disease affects millions of US adults. However, some studies indicate that as much as half of these patients don’t even know they’re suffering from this common oral health condition. For this reason, screening for periodontal disease is a regular part of dental checkups at I-20 Dental. Dr. Stephen Wardlaw and his team will do their utmost to help our patients prevent this potentially damaging oral health issue. We can also provide a variety of periodontal therapies to put the smile back on your face, but the first step is to make an accurate diagnosis.
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Don’t Overthink, No Sweat Tooth Extractions in Arlington!
January 24, 2017
The whole idea behind routine, consistent oral care is to prevent gum disease and the major loss of teeth. So it may be puzzling to imagine that there are some cases where extraction is necessary for a patient’s oral health and overall well-being. Dr. Stephen Wardlaw of I-20 Family Dental is the holder of many prestigious rankings in regards to his dentistry (ADA, TDA, AACD, AGD, among others.) With over 18 years of practice, Dr. Wardlaw is well-versed in necessary tooth extractions in Arlington. The combination of his drive and our office team keeps Texan smiles healthy and bright.