The American Academy of Periodontology encourages rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients not to brush off daily oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. Research has found that RA patients may have a greater risk of losing their teeth to periodontal disease which is a bacterial infection of the gums. A study published in the Journal …
Helpful hints to avoid the haunting! Avoid snacking on candy and drinking sugary beverages throughout the day. The plaque on your teeth contains bacteria that feeds on sugar and releases acid that attacks teeth. Continual sipping and snacking subjects your teeth to continuous acid attacks which could lead to the breakdown of tooth enamel which …
Periodontitis means “inflammation around the tooth” – it is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. With periodontitis (gum disease), the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, stick to the surface of the tooth and multiply – an overactive …
You may be among the 60% of normal adults who snore at least occasionally or you likely know someone who does. He (or she) may be the brunt of jokes at family gatherings. However, snoring is not a laughing matter. Snoring is more common in men than in women. When you sleep, the muscles in …
Flossing is an important oral hygiene practice. Tooth decay and gum disease can develop when plaque is allowed to build up on teeth and along the gum line. Professional cleaning, tooth brushing, and cleaning between teeth (flossing and the use of other tools such as interdental brushes) have been shown to disrupt and remove plaque. …
I’m sure by now most of you have seen the commercials highlighting all of the options for straightening your smile using clear aligners such as Invisalign. Many of my patients have wanted to have straighter teeth for years and are realizing how easy it is using clear aligners. With Clear aligners you can choose to …
No more messy impressions, bothersome temporaries or second appointments! One of the most cutting edge advances is the inclusion of the CAD/CAM (also known as Same-Day Dentistry) technology in dentistry. The CAD in this technology stands for “computer-assisted design,” and the CAM for “computer-assisted manufacture.” Together, they translate into fewer dental visits to complete procedures …
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Oral health is a major factor to overall health and it all begins at birth. The Academy of General Dentistry encourages parents to schedule their child’s first dental visit as early as one year of age or when they receive their first tooth. This begins an early introduction …
Happy New Year! I love the New Year because it gives us all a chance to start fresh, to begin again on those long-forgotten goals. Is fixing or improving your smile a nagging goal year after year for you? Or is it simply something that you say “someday” year after year. With in-office conscious sedation …
