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higher risk of heart disease or stroke compared with those with healthy gums. A at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in 2023 found that two thirds of the people admitted with a heart attack had a severe gum infection. The researchers also looked at levels of genes involved in the switch from the bacteria living
April 24, 2026
Dentistry In The News
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plan of a few thousand dollars? A sad but serious question.... I don't think so... Not a chance you could go to Aspen as a new patient and they say "Daaamn... You have spectacular teeth... They are perfect and your gums are perfectly healthy too!" I often have new patients with great teeth and great
May 13, 2026
Ethics & Professional Conduct
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. Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye: A Do-It-Yourself Mouthcare System for Healthy, Clean Gums and Teeth (915) Hahahaha....that thing was awful! Bit of trivia, I have a Fred Q signed copy of it....a gag gift from a friend Tuan, I am enjoying your retirement. What a great idea for a book to help dentist
May 07, 2026
Patient Communication / Education
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Healthy, 19 year old female not taking any medications presents today with pain and swollen gums. Said she has not started any new oral rinses or changed toothpastes lately. Allergic to penicillin so I prescribed Azithromycin and CHX, bringing her back for a debridement tomorrow. Any thoughts
May 11, 2026
Oral Pathology
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Every few years, a toothpaste shows up that promises to change periodontal therapy forever. This time the headline reads something like this: stop gum disease without harming healthy bacteria. That is catnip in the microbiome era. The new player comes out of the Fraunhofer Institute, where
April 21, 2026
Toothpaste
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just curious. i found they make my work day more enjoyable and easier to deal with people. While I gave up the cigs years ago, I remain a Nicotine addict. I either vape or Nicotine gum. I'd maybe talk to a professional, you are playing with fire. Nicotine is a very tough drug to quit. So far all
May 13, 2026
Dental "Pearls"
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) if they accept or not they are more likely to follow the recommendation. One thing that helps is before you do the perio probings, explain to them what they're going to hear. Alright Mr. Smith. I'm going to take a look at your gums to see how healthy they are. You're going to hear some numbers. 1s, 2s
June 20, 2025
Practice Sales
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? thanks I would refer for a graft and see if that handles it. "Hey Mr. Jones, this is one of your main chewing teeth. As of right now it is a burning candle, and there is not a lot of wick left. We can rescue the tooth with a gum graft done by a specialist, but unless you are willing to go down that road
May 12, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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for something like a crown or root canal if it fails. There is no ADA code that fits all these possibilities. There is no way I am going to have anybody I work with or myself do a prophylaxis with no evidence of bone loss on the x-rays and healthy looking gums with stain everywhere on these teeth for Delta $60
October 27, 2025
Legal Issues
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The lawsuit involving 18 year old Oregon logger Ethan Cantrell is one of those cases that instantly grabs public attention because it checks every emotional box. Young healthy kid. Newly engaged. Simple injury. Flesh eating infection. Amputation. Death. Allegations that pine needles, moss
May 13, 2026
Medical Emergencies
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. Finally, avoid chewing ice or other destructive habits like lip biting or teeth grinding, they stress teeth and gums and may cause cracks, recession or bone loss over time. In short: brush well and gently with fluoride, skip or delay rinsing, floss nightly, be mindful of acidity in beverages, and steer clear of harmful oral habits. 5 things dentists want you to know about healthy teeth and gums - The Washington Post
August 05, 2025
Dentistry In The News
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. Mandibular dentition is extremely worn from wear especially the mandibular anterior (#23-26) but not terminal.<br/><br/>Referrals: OS referral and Ortho referral given. OS explained that maxilla can be ethically TX planned as an all on 6 but mandibular teeth were fairly healthy. Ortho consult
May 06, 2026
Fixed Prosthodontics
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on to, since the alrenatives are not great. But it can only heal if it is treated correctly. An exploratory flap would most likely show no bone from the gum line to beyond the lesion, and if the patient can cooperate, this lesion should be fixable, as the PA shows that is unilocular. Worth a shot. My
May 13, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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a little bit later than exactly 12 months. I've started explaining to people that a "regular" cleaning is called a prophylaxis because it's done to prevent gum and periodontal disease. If you already have diseased gums then you need treatment, not prevention. I can't tell if you have any disease
May 09, 2026
Marketing
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be restored with MOD resins. #20 is fractured (assume vital) and needs a crown (the "broken" tooth). Assume for this sake every other tooth is fine, there's no malocclusion/parafunction/crowding, gums are healthy, and there is adequate bone/spacing for implants at all the sites of the missing teeth
March 28, 2026
Patient Communication / Education
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this. I've had an increased opportunity to restore patients to healthy function as a result of posts just like this one from Bill Schaeffer. When it comes to information sharing, it doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Bill. The scenario presented in this case works for a multitude of reasons
May 12, 2026
Implantology
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In England, the NHS is considering a major change to routine dental check-ups. Under the proposal, adults with healthy mouths, no cavities, gum disease, or other problems, would no longer be required to attend dental check-ups every six months. Instead, their recall interval could stretch out
September 24, 2025
United Kingdom
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take 2 seconds to figure out. There is too little to go off...need more... Sure as heck looks like caries apical to the restorative margin. Tell bro to floss and carry the floss down into the gums while hugging the side of the tooth, not just casually down the middle between the two teeth. Cervical
May 05, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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are using ETTL the pearl is to meter the exposure off of the gingiva.This will allow the gums to be ideally exposed with out over exposing the teeth. If the teeth are overexposed then the translucency is not evident. Again this photo is used for the lab to understand what the incisal effects need
May 06, 2026
Cosmetic Dentistry
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diagnosed clinically with irreversible pulpitis may still contain healthy pulp tissue deeper in the chamber. That is one reason partial or full pulpotomy can sometimes work in cases that previously went straight to root canal therapy. At the same time, that diagnostic uncertainty means case selection
May 12, 2026
Endodontics
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practice to fully holistic care, I developed the Great Oral Health patented system-a probiotic-based formula designed to restore balance to the oral microbiome and support healthier gums and teeth. You can explore our flagship system here: For those interested in expanding their knowledge
September 23, 2025
Restorative Dentistry
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I am looking for some feedback / advice on next steps for an ongoing cosmetic case. This gentleman first presented in 2018 with concerns about retained primary canines and concerns about his crowns #8, 9. He is periodontally and restoratively healthy with the exception of his crown #9. I
May 11, 2026
Cosmetic Dentistry
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on healthy patients and each patient has to be aware that they aren't receiving care from a licensed dental provider. What they're saying: "If I'm going to the dentist and I don't have full faith that a dentist is going to be working on my teeth, I wouldn't want to pay for that checkup," said Valley
May 11, 2026
Dentistry In The News
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to do their fillings and get their gums healthy before continuing with the orthodontist. I've spoken to the doctor in the past and told them they need to be cleared from a restorative and Perio standpoint before ortho is initiated. I don't think they care. What is the standard of care
January 07, 2026
GP / Specialist Communication
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oral tissues Maintain a healthier oral environment At night, saliva flow naturally decreases. When a removable appliance is worn during sleep, some patients may experience: Dry mouth sensations Morning odor ('retainer breath') Increased plaque accumulation Greater concern about prolonged acid exposure
May 09, 2026
Dental "Pearls"
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With 30 years in the dental field, Im exploring several LEGO kits to support dental education, including one for dentists and hygienists to educate patients on periodontal disease. The concept includes a 16x16 stud baseplate with a cross-sectional tooth and gum model, removable healthy (green
July 08, 2025
Patient Communication / Education
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in healthy children to prevent possible sleep apnea decades later is a much bigger leap. The same caution applies to functional appliances, myofunctional therapy, orthotropics, and frenectomies. Some patients may benefit. That is different from saying everyone needs the protocol. The best clinical
May 11, 2026
Sleep Apnea / Snoring
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not make a difference if they are not having a hypertensive crisis. Did they have any symptoms? headache, pounding sensation in their temples/gums? dizzy? chest pain? blurry vision? vomitting? No? then do the dang treatment. For the love of god. Suggest they see their md to get it controlled and take
May 07, 2026
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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. Is clasped by existing partial. #15 Mesial decay under alloy. Tooth is clasped with current partial. #28 D decay at/under gum line Partials 15 MO and 28 D- direct amalgam will make this easy and last a long time. 22 is harder, but still very doable.-- caries removal. Fuji 2LC to build up most
April 16, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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For the 1st 20 years of my practice, no one did. Now the assistant takes BP before a crown seat on everyone. In 38 years I have only decided not to treat the patient based on BP a few times, and I knew it before the cuff went on. Malamud told me in the '80's that if the patient is healthy enough
May 02, 2026
Practice / Family Management for Women Dentists
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the biological width have overhangs on both the lingual and buccal. Gums are super inflamed and irritated. Any xrays of post op DME that you've done ? I'd love to see when its been successful. When I look at those x rayss the margins appears to be 3+mm from the bone. Maybe it's not biologic width and just
April 16, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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, but not during an extraction. I was placing a buccal filling on #31. After I was done prepping, I notice that the gum and cheek are swollen. Felt kind of "crinkly" to the touch. I let the patient know what happened and put her on antibiotics for a week. It resolved on it's own uneventfully. Crinkly
May 07, 2026
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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tell them they may need crown lengthening some day if the tissue doesn't cooperate. . Nobody has. I may stop saying it. Sorry Giacomo. I am the opposite, I will shy away from restoring #5 if it looks like this. I see too many people with their 1st upper premolars fractured at the gum line after being
April 29, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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extract all teeth and do dentures on healthy teeth. According to the perio chart they have Stage II Localized Periodontitis, due to up to 4mm of clinical attachment loss with less than 30% of the teeth affected (I counted 28%) I just attended a seminar with a Harvard professor/periodontist who said SRPs
October 27, 2025
Legal Issues
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. "thats a healthy stream of puss". lol!!! Pus.....discharge PUSS.....a females woo-hoo I had a front desk girl who made this mistake often. She would put in narratives that the tooth was oozing and PUSSY. ha. or a cat. but yes pus!!! I have an employee who was doing this and didn't realize. When we found
May 04, 2026
Leisure
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but gravity for the lower one, and sitting on soft gums. Things will move no matter how good they are, and things will fall out as well, and there will be injuries. You'll have to be patient, and you'll have to learn to live with that. If you think that you have the patience for it, we could try
May 06, 2026
Ethics & Professional Conduct
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of satoshis, and the price of a stick of gum becomes priced in satoshis, we will know it has arrived. Until then, I see it as a speculation of something that might have widespread use, if it can actually become widespread. As it stands, and those in the know can correct me if I'm wrong, it seems concentrated
May 04, 2026
Personal Finance
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with buffered lido. And then give them some Advils before they leave and tell them to take 2 Advils TID for a couple days bc their gums are going to be sore. But if they are feeling it, then I get them numb even if I'm almost done. Only time I don't try to get them numb again is if it's when I'm
May 03, 2026
Anesthesiology
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with conditions such as osteoporosis, often achieve the same success rates as younger adults. The key factors are bone density, gum health, and medical clearance. Some insurance providers even extend partial coverage for seniors, though policies vary. Dentures vs. dental implants for seniors Dental
April 10, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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on Dec. 29 and came home with his gums bleeding. His 31-year-old wife, Alicia Wilder, arrived home from running errands just 45 minutes later to find her husband in critical condition. 'I knew everything was terribly wrong,' Wilder recalled, according to She continued, 'He was shaking and shivering
April 20, 2026
Dentistry In The News
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out for 1 to 2 years with only a 30 day waiting period because the bills of the office have to get paid to keep the doors open and give the dentist a little time to get back and healthy to produce. This is typically paid through the practice and can be written off a normal business expense. 3
May 03, 2026
Disability Insurance
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I may have posted something similar a year or two ago but I recently turned 70 and around this time next year I'll probably be in a position to sell my practice and move away from THIS profession. But I want to continue to work and earn after that because I'm quite fit and fortunately very healthy
May 04, 2026
Leisure
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to a healthy smile. I laud her for her entrepreneurial spirit. Just image if she channeled her drive in a positive legal fashion she probably could have been a productive member of the workforce. I worked too hard to obtain and maintain my privilege to practice this art that I have no patience
May 08, 2026
Legal Issues, Malpractice, & Insurance
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and Aristotle began describing teeth systematically. They wrote about eruption patterns, gum disease, and basic treatments. This is where dentistry starts to look like a science rather than folklore. By the Roman period, the documentation becomes much richer. Writers like Celsus, Pliny the Elder, and Galen
May 05, 2026
Dental History
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in January, identified at least 11 cases in which Rubel diagnosed healthy patients as having serious gum and bone infection, leading to unnecessary concern and potentially costly treatments. In one instance a patient began treatment based on his diagnosis, only to be told by another dentist
February 10, 2026
Legal Issues
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Does anyone have a different protocol when bonding veneers to dentin? I have a patient that had veneers done 20+ years ago and wanted them redone due to gum recession. The preps are aggressive and fully into dentin.. (I tried to just reposition margins)I did a new set for her and they kept popping
April 28, 2026
Cosmetic Dentistry
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Kiddo is healthy 6yo, no issues/syndromes. Poor thing is missing #s 2 (likely), 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 (likely) 20, 21 24, 25. These aren't the most fun conversations to have with parents. This is likely syndromic, just not known yet. Kick the can down to the road to the biggest children's hospital genetics referral. Easy for me to say, 'cause I'm a big city, harder in less metro areas.
April 08, 2026
Pediatric Dentistry
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A lot of good points here. Another aspect is it just gets harder as we get older for many reasons. When I was younger, dieting and working out was immensely easier. It's physically easier and also we never have the amount of free time we did before having a career. And what about food? Did you want...
April 26, 2026
General Health
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? I can use my eyes and tell if someone has perio. Then we probe. Not probing 6x32 surfaces if the gums look healthy. Do people actually do this? Now if I had patients that would pay $600 for recalls I'd probably take a little more time and sing a different tune. Delta $118 recall gets you
March 29, 2026
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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posted before, I'm generally very healthy but sickness and injury ALWAYS come along at some point. Rarely, but now and then erasing all gains. (4 rounds with a herniated disc). Fear of reinjury just when I'm starting to regain, reduces my motivation to push, showing down longer than perhaps needed
April 25, 2026
General Health
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