Important things you need to know about Root planing and Scaling
Blog Highlights: Gum disease is caused by bacteria found in plaque; it develops as the plaque begins to reach the gum line. Gum disease causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, creating spaces called pockets. Root planing and scaling are designed for deep cleaning, they are ideal for patients who are suffering from […]
Things you need to know about Dental Sealants
Blog Highlights: Dental sealants create a barrier that protect your teeth from decay They are ideally used to seal off the pits and fissures on your teeth’s chewing surfaces When applied, the sealant goes into the pits and fissures where it hardens and bonds directly to the tooth Dental sealants are typically used to help […]
Important Facts About Your Saliva
Blog Highlights: Saliva is very important for your oral health Saliva has many similar properties to blood It can help protect both hard and soft tissues within your mouth The reduced flow of saliva can lead to tooth decay and to oral infections Saliva contains substances that help you digest food, protect your mouth from […]
Basic Information about Root Canal Treatments
Blog Highlights: A root canal treatment is done when the pulp of your tooth gets inflamed or infected It is done by removing the soft tissue within your tooth and by cleaning and resealing it afterwards If a root canal is not done on time, the pain and swelling can increase A tooth that has […]
What is Periodontics?
Blog Highlights: Periodontics specializes in treating inflammatory diseases that affect the gums and other supporting structures around your teeth Periodontists can provide you with the latest diagnostic techniques and treatments for different periodontal diseases Periodontists can help treat mild gingivitis, they can perform surgical procedures, and they can also help you get dental implants As […]
Important Facts about Plaque
Blog Highlights: Dental plaque can cause tooth decay and gum disease when left untreated Plaques can harden into tartar or calculus The presence of tartar on the gum line can cause the development of gingivitis Regular dental cleaning and proper oral hygiene can help prevent the development of dental plaque The sticky film that covers […]
How Some Dental Devices can affect your Pacemakers
Blog Highlights: Pacemakers are used to help maintain the function and rhythm of the heart Some ultrasonic dental tools and devices can interfere with these implantable cardiac devices Some ultrasonic dental devices can cause irregular heartbeat How Some Dental Devices can affect your Pacemakers on patients that have pacemakers or implantable defibrillators Letting your dentist […]
The Effects of Osteoporosis medications on Oral Health
Blog Highlights: Although rarely, medications like antiresorptive agents can cause ONJ in patients who go through invasive dental treatments It is not possible to determine who will develop ONJ and who will not The risk for ONJ increases in patients who have gone through procedures that affect the jaw bone or its surrounding tissues Patients […]