Take care of those gums! September is National Gum Care Month

Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people do not recognize the warning signs - bleeding and swollen gums - as a precursor to gum disease. This month, a national campaign is underway to raise awareness about gum health and periodontal disease, and we at St. Pete Smiles wanted to do our part to help spread the word!

Early recognition and action are the most important steps to health gums, and ultimately a health body too! Studies are published every year linking oral health, including the gums, to the health of other areas of the body, such as the heart. One of the most important steps to improving the care of your gums is recognizing the warning signs for gum disease. These can include:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

If you notice any of these signs, schedule an appointment with our office as soon as possible. We can take proactive steps to prevent gingivitis and gum disease, while showing you how to improve gum care in your daily oral hygiene habits.

Expect only the highest quality of dental products and treatment at St. Pete Smiles

Since dental laboratory outsourcing has become so prevalent these days, Dr. Bracy and our team feels that it is essential that our patients know that at St. Pete Smiles we use only superior materials that have been made locally. Our lab-made appliances, such as crowns and partials, do not contain inferior materials or products manufactured in countries where regulations are not mandatory. Our practice will not participate in laboratory cost cutting that can pose health risks to our patients.



If you have any questions about how our office offers the highest quality of general and cosmetic dental care to our patients, just give us a call at 727-280-5812 and ask! There is no potentially risky dentistry at St Pete Smiles!

At St. Pete Smiles, we respect your time

At St. Pete Smiles, we provide the highest quality of general dental and cosmetic dental care in the St. Petersburg community. Unlike other practices that book multiple patients into the same time slots, we choose the approach of individual attention to minimize delays. We respect your time and do our best to not make you wait. Dr. Bracy and our team runs an organized and on-time schedule because we know that your time is important.

If you have any questions about our modern approach to dentistry, state-of-the-art facility, or specific treatments at our office, feel free to give us a call at 727-280-5812. We look forward to hearing from you!