Periodontics
Emdogain: Treatment of Periodontal Disease
The #1 goal of periodontal disease treatment is to allow for re formation of and re attachment of the periodontal tissues. The best way (and least invasive) is via regeneration or regrowth. There have been various products come to market over the years that have been considered the next immediate fix in regenerative periodontal therapy. Very few have ever…
Read MoreDo You Grind Your Teeth?
Just about everyone will grind their teeth from time to time. Grinding of your teeth (bruxism is the medical term for this) on rare occasions generally does not cause any harm. But when teeth grinding and clenching occurs on a regular basis damage can occur to the teeth, surrounding tissues, and other oral health complications can present themselves. What is…
Read MoreHow are Bone Grafts Used in Implant Dentistry?
We don’t often give much regard to the importance of the bone our teeth sit in until there is a problem. The bone not only serves as the foundation for our teeth but it also plays a big part in our visual aesthetic appearance. Bone can be lost by tooth removal or periodontal disease. If a tooth is missing or removed, the bone may collapse…
Read MoreDangers of Tongue Piercing
Tongue Piercing dangers. It is very hard to believe or understand how certain things ever become popular. But they do like, pet rocks, 8 track tapes, and the rubik’s cube. Fortunately over time, these fads fade away into oblivion. The latest craze over the last few years has been tongue piercing. Tongue Piercing has become very…
Read MoreDental Abscess Treatment: What to Do, What to Avoid, and When to Seek Emergency Care
A Toothache That Should Never Be Ignored Few dental problems become painful as quickly or as severely as a dental abscess. What may begin as a mild toothache or tender gum can rapidly progress into intense, throbbing pain, facial swelling, difficulty chewing, and even a serious infection that spreads beyond the mouth. Many patients hope…
Read MoreSeniors and Dental Health
As we get older, our oral health becomes more important than ever. Maintaining proper oral hygiene is not just for your teeth and gums. Senior adults have unique dental needs and challenges. This includes a vital link between a person’s general health and their oral health. A healthy mouth makes all the difference in the world if you want to feel…
Read MoreBest Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
Is the sipping of hot coffee or the eating of cold ice cream sometimes a painful experience for you? If your answer is YES, you may have a common problem called sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is tooth or teeth discomfort that is provoked by hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks, or breathing in cold air. The…
Read MoreAre You a Candidate for Dental Implants? Here’s What I Look for as a Cosmetic and Implant Dentist
Missing a Tooth Doesn’t Automatically Mean You Need an Implant One of the first questions patients ask me is surprisingly simple: “Am I even a candidate for dental implants?” The answer is often yes—but not always for the reasons people expect. Many patients assume they’re either “too old,” have “too much bone loss,” or have…
Read MoreGingival Graft…What Is It?
A gingival graft is the name given for any of a number of surgical periodontal procedures whose goal is to cover an area of exposed tooth root surface with grafted oral tissue from another source. Other names for this procedure are gum graft or periodontal cosmetic surgery. Gum recession is a process in which the margin of gingival tissue…
Read MoreProper Way To Brush For A Healthy Smile!
For most of us brushing our teeth is a mundane routine part of the day. Brushing is a foundation for maintaining good oral hygiene. But, how many of us brush our teeth the right way? We generally learn how to brush our teeth from our parents. However, parents are often misinformed on the proper method…
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