Everyone knows they should brush their teeth at least two to three times a day. However, most of us to not understand that this simple habit not only can prevent a bad simple but other mouth conditions. Along with mouth diseases other problems of the body can occur. These problems are often ignored or just ...
The most prevalent human disease is cavities. Nearly everyone on Earth has had a cavity at some point in their lives. Cavities are caused from the action of bacteria, which literally eat through your teeth, and can only be treated by a dentist by filling the hole in your teeth with molten metals, usually at ...
Sure, we’ve all heard our veterinarians chide us about brushing our dog’s teeth on a regular basis, but let’s face it. Most of us don’t even take care of our own dental hygiene as well as we should, never mind our dogs’! Yet, true to the dentists’ warnings, both we and our pets can only ...
Our teeth are one thing that we cannot afford to loose. Without them we aren’t able to eat the way we should and our smile isn’t always worth showing. Some people only see a dentist when they have a toothache but it’s imperative that you have a dental visit twice a year, unless you are ...
Periodontal disease results from complex interactions between etiologic agents and host tissues. Because there are numerous etiologic causes of periodontitis, it is often times difficult to determine. There are many factors both local and systemic which influence the course of disease by modifying the processes in the bacterial host interaction. Factors such as inflammation, the ...
Dentures are a poor replacement for natural teeth. They can be likened to an artificial limb. Complete upper and lower dentures never feel like the teeth they replace. Often, there is a feeling of loss, even of failure by the patient and the dentist. For the dentist who offers this treatment option there must be ...
Did you know that periodontal disease is the second most prevalent infection in the United States? Only the dreaded common cold ranks higher. It is an infection that many people suffer from in some form, and many seem to be unaware that they even have it. Periodontal disease is a very broad term, that can ...
How sweet is your dog’s breath? What is commonly known as doggy breath seems synonymous with dog ownership. Yet doggy breath should be neither ignored nor taken for granted. Though some believe doggy breath to be normal, it is often the first indication that owners should sit up and take notice. Sometimes, horrific doggy breath ...
The obvious issues of smoking are well known to the public. What most smokers do not realize is that nicotine can seriously stain and destroy your teeth. Tobacco contains substances that destroy your body’s cells and tissues. Periodontal disease occurs when the soft tissue and bone are destroyed due to bacterial infection. Smokers have more ...