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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?

August 23rd, 2023

Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it effectively if you are aggressive. Otherwise, it could develop into more advanced gum disease, or periodontitis, and you could lose one or more teeth. Watch for symptoms of gingivitis so
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What is gum disease?

August 16th, 2023

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Drs. Jody Morse, Mike Doyle, and Zachary Vance. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of gum disease severity. According to the National Institute of Dental and
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How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?

August 16th, 2023

That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Before you consider how often to have your teeth cleaned, you might be wondering why you need to have them cleaned professionally at all. After all, you’re doing all the
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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?

August 09th, 2023

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to see a dentist. When dental emergencies occur, seek emergency care with Morse & Doyle DDS as soon as possible. We are prepared and equipped for any type of dental emergency:
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