Archive for Category: Gory Stuff

20 Feb 2017

Gum Disease

Gum Disease – or Periodontitis – is common but fairly preventable. The cause is usually poor oral hygiene. Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. It’s a risk factor for heart and lung diseases. Symptoms include swollen, red and tender gums. Treatment includes professionally cleaning the pockets around teeth to prevent...

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20 Feb 2017

Extractions

If the tooth is impacted, the dentist will cut away gum and bone tissue that cover the tooth and then, using forceps, grasp the tooth and gently rock it back and forth to loosen it from the jaw bone and ligaments that hold it in place. Sometimes, a hard-to-pull...

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20 Feb 2017

All on Four

As opposed to removable dentures, the All on Four treatment option gives patients a full set of permanent teeth that feel and function like your own natural teeth.

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20 Feb 2017

Implants

A dental implant is a screw-like anchor that is used as an artificial replacement for natural tooth roots. Made of materials that are compatible with the human body, such as titanium, implants have been used for decades in upper and lower jaws.

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