A child’s tooth must be extracted if it is so badly decayed that even a root canal won’t save the tooth, or when the primary teeth “hang around” too long, as that can adversely affect the eruption path of the underlying permanent ones. A [...]
What really constitutes a dental emergency? This is a question that people ask us on a regular basis. Most patients do not want to call something an emergency when it really is not. Partially because life is busy and they do not want to take time off [...]
What is the purpose behind fluoride treatments? While there are pros and cons of fluoride in municipal water supplies, and about the benefits and risks of fluoride toothpaste and topical dental fluoride treatments, it is undeniable that fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay, and [...]
Is it harmful to my teeth to get them whitened? Worried about harming your teeth when whitening them? A white smile is often a confidence booster if you’re looking to stand out and make a positive impression. When done by a dental professional, whitening [...]
You would be surprised at just how many different types of doctors there actually are. Most doctors have extra expertise in one type of medicine or another. In fact, there are several hundred medical specialties and subspecialties, including dentistry. So yes, dentists are doctors. [...]
What is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS)? Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dentists specializing in surgery of the mouth, face and jaws. After four years of dental school, surgeons receive four to seven years of hospital-based surgical and medical training, preparing them to [...]
Periodontal disease is a serious infection under your gumline. ARESTIN (minocycline hydrochloride) is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria that causes the infection. It’s placed directly in the infected areas—or “pockets”—in your gums. It’s applied right after scaling and root planing, the dental procedure [...]
Gum Disease Prevention There are gum disease prevention steps. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in [...]
A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning treatment performed to thoroughly clean the teeth and gums. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for stopping the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Prophylaxis is an effective procedure in keeping the oral cavity in proper health and [...]
There are so many oral hygiene products on the market it can become confusing and choosing between all the products can be difficult. Here are some suggestions for choosing dental care products that will work for most patients. Automatic and “high-tech” electronic toothbrushes are [...]
