The dental cone beam CT is a unique kind of x-ray equipment which is used when regular 2 D x-rays are not sufficient. The CT, often called "cat," stands for Computed Tomography. It produces 3 D images of your teeth and bone, even showing the tissues and pathways of the … [Read more...]
Fluoride Varnish is A New and Better Modality
Fluoride Varnish Benefits of Fluoride Varnish Application of fluoride varnish onto a tooth keeps fluoride in actual contact with the surface of the tooth for a longer period of time and therefore enhances its beneficial effects. Fluoride varnish actually tastes better … [Read more...]
Periodontal Surgery
Periodontal Surgery May Include Gum and/or Bone Surgery Sometimes periodontal surgery can be cosmetic, but it is more often used to prevent future or advanced tissue and bony problems which surround the teeth and gums. One of the primary procedures is gum grafting. This … [Read more...]
Mouth Guards
Mouth Guards Protect the Teeth Mouth guards are either stock-sized, semi-custom-fitted, or custom-fitted appliances which fit in the mouth and over the teeth. They are flexible and should be worn during any activity which might result in trauma to any of the teeth or … [Read more...]
Perleche, Angular Cheilitis
Perleche, also known as Angular Cheilitis What is Perleche, also known as Angular Cheilitis? It is actually inflammation (itis) of the lips, but in the corners of the lips or corners of the mouth. It is simply sores in the corner of the mouth. Perleche, also known as … [Read more...]
Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial Sweeteners What are Artificial Sweeteners, do they work, and are they safe? Artificial sweeteners are actually chemical substitutes or naturally occurring substitutes for sugar. They are used to sweeten both foods and drinks, and have very few calories, if any. … [Read more...]
Gumboil
What is a Gumboil? How Do You Treat a Gumboil? A gumboil, which is a generic term, also known as a parulus or fistula, is a collection of pus, either within the bone and exiting through the gum tissue, or totally encased by gum tissue alone. There are several types of … [Read more...]
Remineralization of Teeth II
Remineralization of Teeth II Remineralization can sometimes make the enamel harder than it was before. In order to understand remineralization of teeth, one must have a basic understanding of demineralization. It is a destructive process of the tooth enamel which is … [Read more...]
Bottle Mouth
What Causes Bottle Mouth? Bottle mouth is rampant decay, often caused when a baby goes to sleep with a sugary substance in its bottle. Bottle mouth is known by many different names such as, baby bottle tooth decay, nursing bottle caries, milk bottle syndrome, baby bottle … [Read more...]
Bleeding Gums II
There are many causes of bleeding gums. Bleeding gums is one of the first signs of gingivitis but it also could be a sign of many things more serious. Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is the most common "disease" known to man. Approximately 75% of the adult … [Read more...]
