Periodontics
Common Dental Questions From Pregnant Women Las Vegas
Pregnancy is a time of drastic change and anticipation. With so many changes in your body, it is essential to keep your overall health in check. This includes your oral health. Poor dental health can affect you and the child you are carrying. Many parents are unsure of how to proceed with oral health care…
Read MoreIs A Healthy Smile Possible After 60?
As we get older, many changes occur to our bodies. Some we can control, or slow down, but most we cannot. Good health and fitness is the key to staying young and fit. Dental health has been proven to be directly linked to your overall health. There are numerous scientific studies which link systemic disease to…
Read MoreHow Do I Care For My Dental Implants?
Dental implants are widely spread throughout dentistry and have become mainstream for many patients. In the past, patients were presented other options…go without a tooth or teeth, wear a removable denture, or have a cementable bridge made. Dental implants have allowed for a great additional option which does not cut down existing teeth, and is…
Read MoreDental Check Up For Seniors
As we get go down the inevitable path of aging, health problems arise that we never expected. This includes oral health changes that can be kept at bay with proper care. Below you will find a list of some of the common dental health issues seniors face. Common Dental Health Issues For Seniors –Xerostomia (Dry…
Read MoreAre Arthritis and Periodontal Disease Linked?
Arthritis and periodontal disease are generally not thought of as occurring together. We generally think of these inflammatory diseases individually, without much thought as to how they are affected by other diseases or how they may exacerbate disease in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease in which our own cells attack the…
Read MoreThe Straight Talk About Crooked Teeth
Crooked teeth (also referred to as a malocclusion) can affect approximately 75% of all American adults. Malocclusion can significantly affect dental and oral health over the course of a lifetime, leaving you with increased chances of developing periodontal disease and increased wear and trauma to teeth. Types Of Malocclusion –Crossbite – A crossbite is when…
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Supplements Help Periodontal Health?
Periodontal disease has long been known to be caused by the toxic waste production by oral bacteria. The body’s response to this production is through the inflammatory process which can lead to destruction of connective tissues as well as deterioration of the bone that supports the teeth. Periodontal disease is progressive and can eventually lead…
Read MoreCan Children Get Dental Implants?
Most kids tend to have accidents that cause some sort of injury while growing up. The injuries usually range from a scraped knee to a broken bone. Most of us don’t make it into adulthood without a scar, or chipped tooth. When a child falls and loses a tooth, what can be done? Dentists generally…
Read MorePeriodontal Disease in Women
Recent studies have shown an increased risk for periodontal disease in women. Why are women more prone to the disease, and what can be done to help decrease the risks? While there are many risk factors, which seem to be more prevalent? Female hormones seem to be the main risk factor. The study done at…
Read MoreToothbrush Choice And Care
Your toothbrush is an essential part of maintaining any oral hygiene regimen.Walking down any oral health aisle in a drug will show you dozens of different toothbrushes and other oral health aids. How do you choose the right toothbrush for you? Also, once you do make that toothbrush selection, do you know how to care…
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