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Is Gum Disease Curable?

January 20, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — willowrundental @ 6:16 pm
Illustration showing bacteria along the gumline

Gum disease is extraordinarily common; it affects nearly half of adults throughout the U.S.! If you suspect that you have it, or your dentist has recently diagnosed it, you may rightly be curious about your outlook. Is gum disease curable, or does it cause permanent damage? This blog post explains what you should know.

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Is It Possible to Be Too Old for Dental Implants?

January 5, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — willowrundental @ 5:53 pm
Senior woman with beautiful smile

Tooth loss is a common issue among older adults. It can occur due to gum disease, dental decay, accidents, and other factors. Are you missing one or more teeth? You may be curious about your replacement options. Dentures are a viable solution, but they have some downsides. What about dental implants? They have a more complex treatment process, so you may wonder if you are too old to receive them. The answer is no!  This blog post explores how implants can be a great provision for adults in their upper years.

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Willow Run Dental Association is a 42 North Dental Care, PLLC practice and is owned and operated by dentists Dr. Samuel Shames, DDM. and Dr. Ronald Weissman, DDM. Gentle Dental is supported by 42 North Dental, LLC, a dental support organization that provides non-clinical administrative and business support services to the practice. 42 North Dental, LLC does not own or operate the dental practice or employ dentists to provide dental services. Find more information about 42NorthDental, LLC and the dental practices it supports at 42northdental.com.