Posts Tagged ‘periodontal disease treatment’
Do I Need Orthodontic Braces?
Orthodontic braces has always been a very popular dental service especially for children. The use of orthodontic braces can straighten our teeth, fix issues with the way our teeth fit together, and cosmetically enhance our smiles. Orthodontic braces are not just used for cosmetic reasons. Having straight teeth will improve dental hygiene and decrease chance…
Read MorePeriodontal Disease Treatment With OralDNA Testing
Dentistry is not a one size fits all type of medicine. Dentistry is a very personalized treatment for our dental health. This includes treatment and management of periodontal disease. DNA testing is all the craze with companies like 23andMe. But did you know you can use DNA testing for oral diseases as well? The company…
Read MoreCommon Questions About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that should be treated immediately. Below you will find some common questions patients ask about periodontal disease. What Is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is classified as an infection of the soft and hard tissues supporting your teeth. Periodontal disease is caused when plaque begins to build up on the…
Read MoreLink Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease – is the infection and inflammation of the gums and other supporting tissues of the teeth caused by oral bacteria. While periodontal disease is considered a localized infection that affects the teeth, gums and surrounding oral tissues, it can also have dramatic negative effects on a person’s overall health. Recent research shows there…
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 MorePeriogen – New Weapon Against Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Disease – is a progressive inflammatory disease, that affects the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. These support tissues include, gums, bone, cementum, and ligament attachments. The main area in which periodontal disease is diagnosed and treated is in “the pocket”. The pocket is the unattached tissue between the tooth and gum, measured…
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…
Read MoreSmoking and Dental Health
It is estimated that well over 1 billion people in the world smoke. Many of these smokers have their health directly affected by their choice of habit. Research has shown time and again that smoking is a significant hazard to a person’s general well being but it has been less publicized the effect smoking has on a person’s…
Read MoreEmdogain: 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 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…
Read More