Posts Tagged ‘gums’
Eating Disorders And Your Teeth
For many people, eating disorders are part of every day life. These abnormal eating habits may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual’s physical and psychological health. The resulting effects of the dietary issues involved directly and indirectly relate to oral health problems. Common Types Of Eating Disorders –Anorexia Nervosa (commonly called, “anorexia”)…
Read MoreWhat Is Peri-Implantitis?
Peri-implantitis – is a destructive process affecting the gums and bone surrounding dental implants. The various periodontal bacteria found surrounding failing dental implants (those affected by peri-implantitis) are very similar to those found in association with various forms of periodontal disease. Peri-implantitis is a unique complication when dealing with dental implants. Dental implants have a very high…
Read MoreDo Your Teeth Complement Your Face?
Many of us choose haircuts or clothes based on our facial or body shape so why not our teeth? We are all born with a set of teeth that may or may not be perfect to us. There may be minor flaws or major ones to our eyes. With modern cosmetic dentistry, teeth changes can be…
Read MoreDental Implants – What Can Go Wrong?
Dental implants in dentistry have become a highly successful dental procedure. Most studies show that dental implants have a success rate of around 96-98% when placed properly. Dental implants have become a highly reliable procedure for the replacement of lost teeth. This means, almost all patients who undergo the procedure for dental implants with a highly…
Read MoreYour Child’s First Dental Visit
Dental care for children is one of the most important events in a child’s development. Not only will good dental care and experiences set the tone for an entire life of dental care but also keep them healthy and happy. The first dental visit is an extremely important step in a child’s life. Best Age…
Read MoreCan Your Dentist Tell When You Are Not Flossing?
Most of us worry before we sit in the dental chair and we know the questions that are coming…”Have you been flossing and brushing regularly?” So what do we do, we frantically brush, floss, and use a mouth rinse right before our appointment. And when we finally sit down in the chair and we get…
Read MoreI Have Periodontal Disease…Now What?
Periodontal Disease– is a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. If untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where the teeth arise), and the outer layer of the tooth root. The earliest form of periodontal disease is called gingivitis. Gingivitis…
Read MoreTeething and Your Baby
Teething – The eruption and cutting of teeth especially the primary teeth. Teething can be a very difficult time for parents and child. The child will experience some level of discomfort and most parents cannot bear to see their children hurting at all. Not to mention the possible loss of sleep for baby and parents. Signs…
Read MoreMyPerioPath Periodontal Disease Test
Periodontal diseaseis an infection of the gums, attachments and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. In its more serious form (called periodontitis) the gums can pull away from the tooth and bone can be lost, and the teeth may…
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