Did you know that children should have their first orthodontic exam no later than the age of seven? While pediatric dentists focus on the health of the teeth and gums, orthodontists focus on the growth and development of the teeth and jaw. What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment? […]
Periodontitis Treatment and Management The goal of periodontal treatment is to eliminate plaque, biofilm and calculus, from the tooth surface and establish an environment that can be maintained in health. Treatment of periodontitis can be non-surgical or surgical. The optimal treatment is based on the patient, site and systemic factors. […]
Diet and Nutrition are significant influencers of oral health While nutrition can be defined as the micro- (vitamins and minerals) and macro- (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) nutrients as they relate to the body’s dietary needs, diet refers to the specific foods consumed. The relationship that diet and nutrition have with oral health is […]
Measuring for Hypertension is an important screening vital sign at dental visits. Hypertension Chronic hypertension is blood pressure that remains consistently higher than normal. Diagnosis of hypertension is generally based on an average of two or more elevated measurement readings obtained on two or more occasions. Although the exact cause […]
Many common diseases are not inherited as a single genetics defect but instead result from gene-environment interactions. No gene to date has been identified that has as large an impact on periodontal disease as do environmental influences, such as smoking or diabetes. Genetic Control of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease, like […]
Chewing gum in various forms has been around since ancient times. The U.S. chewing gum market is divided by product type into sugared chewing gums and sugar-free chewing gums. Only sugar-free chewing gums are considered for ADA Seal of Acceptance. Although using chewing gum may have appeal as a means […]
Do I really need that deep cleaning? After years of going to the same dentist, where I was told that I was practicing good dental care, I met with a new dental care worker for a cleaning. I was shown X-rays that he said showed multiple examples of bone loss […]