Even if you take great care of your teeth and have excellent oral hygiene, there are several things that are good for the rest of your body, but can actually harm your teeth. One of them includes exercise and strenuou...
Maintaining good, consistent oral hygiene is the best way to preserve your natural teeth. Brushing and flossing daily will prevent microbial biofilm overgrowth. Biofilm overgrowth is often a breeding ground for bacteri...
Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins in nature. Often, they are used as a cure for periodontitis. These proteins help the body to grow during normal growth and development, wound healing, and tissue repair. So...
Everyone agrees that the ultimate goal of periodontal therapy is to cure periodontitis. But what does a ‘cure’ mean? The dictionary defines a cure as “the act of relieving someone of the symptoms of a disease or co...
In our last post, we discussed the role of saliva in our body. In reference to teeth, enamel is the hardest structure of our body. Enamel protects the teeth’s underlying dentinal structure and nerve cavity. Bacterial a...
The mouth is vulnerable to the outside world. It is believed to be the most challenging part of our body to protect against bacteria. Fortunately, it has amazing defense mechanisms to protect us. If fact, one of these me...
Many professionals recommended that you brush your teeth at least twice a day – in the morning and the evening, before going to bed. It has been this way for a long time. Some people even believe that is best to brush ...
At a very young age, we learn from our parents how to use a toothbrush. It is also recommended that our parents take us to our first dental visit by the time we are a year old. There, your dentist can give guidance and m...
Bacteria tends to build on our teeth all the time. All it takes is a single bacterium to adhere to the teeth and build colonies that create mature populations. The effects of this are harmful to the teeth and gums. With ...
Removing dental plaque plays a key role maintaining oral health. When it comes to achieving this, there is conflicting evidence. The relative merits of both manual, powered toothbrushes, and other methods such as the Son...
Last week, we discussed the proper techniques for brushing your teeth and removing oral biofilm. This is an essential part of oral hygiene and the prevention of oral diseases such as cavities (tooth decay) and gum diseas...
Brushing your teeth plays a key role maintaining oral health by removing dental plaque and biofilm. Bacteria populates the surfaces of our teeth all the time. As time goes by, a single bacterium adhering to a tooth’s s...
The area where the tooth meets the gum forms a pocket known as a gingival sulcus. In healthy patients, these gum pockets or spaces are about 1-3 mm each. When brushing or flossing, look in the mirror. You’ll notice how...
Your dentist has just informed about a dental implant restoration, such as crown or bridge. However, it’s important to know what type you are getting. In single unit case, where only one tooth is replaced, there are tw...
Whenever a tooth is missing, one should think about whether or not to replace it. In a situation like this, there are usually two options: bridge or implant. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but we prefer th...
We recommend laser gum surgery over traditional methods. The Nd: YAG laser is an improvement over classic osseous surgery. In fact, the Nd: YAG laser is used in the LANAP ® protocol, a breakthrough alternative treatment...
Over 50 percent of US adults have gum disease, yet only 3 percent accept treatment. The impact of untreated gum disease goes well beyond the mouth. It is linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and certain cancers. No...
The neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd: YAG) laser produces a short pulse, high-intensity light in a targeted area and rapidly heats the tissue. The laser light then penetrates through biological tissue, reach t...
Minimally invasive biomimetic dentistry focuses on cutting minimal tooth structure. Techniques using “adhesive bonding” are preferred rather than the traditional “cementing” of dental restorations. These techniqu...
Minimally invasive or biomimetic dentistry focuses on maximum tooth preservation. Techniques used in biomimetic dentistry accomplish tooth restoration in a strong, conservative way. This method leads to more durable and ...
At Preserve Your Teeth® Dentistry, every possible area is treated conservatively. That is with minimal removal of tooth structure. We also repair teeth with modern tooth-colored adhesive dentistry methods. When caries i...
Just like there are different components of teeth, there are different types of soft tissue or gum in your mouth. In fact, the mouth contains two main types of gum. The thick firm tissue that borders healthy teeth and a ...
Gingival or gum recession occurs when the gum line becomes lower than the edge of the tooth enamel. This exposes the root surface of the tooth. The Different Layers of Our Teeth Our teeth are made up of different types...
We have talked about early and late implant failure before. However, there is another important aspect of implant failure. Training and experience. A competent dentist is important. Learn why a specialist in implant surg...
The reason for implant failure usually falls into one of two categories. The first reason that dental implants fail is mechanical, which means that something broke due to excessive force, or poor design. The second is bi...
A dental implant is a great treatment option for many people, who would otherwise need a denture or a bridge to replace lost teeth. While success rates for dental implants are reported to be around 90 percent, that means...
Although it is a temporary effect, we know that popular energy drinks can give us the boost we need. However, did you known that they can also slowly take away enamel from our teeth? How Energy Drinks Harm Our Teeth En...
Smoking or ingesting marijuana has been legalized in several states. Many use the plant for medical purposes or recreational use. However, it can be detrimental to your dental and overall health. Find out how marijuana c...
In our recent "Tobacco and Your Dental Health" blog, we discussed how tobacco harms your teeth. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine reveals new development about cigarette...
