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. They will receive an oral cancer screening, the hygienist will also be checking their gums for any signs of periodontal disease and the doctor will be checking any existing restorations. We want patients to return and how you approach that initial call can make a difference. We haven't seen you in a while and we just want to be sure you are healthy and are seeing someone on a regular basis for your cleanings..... Hope this helps!
July 12, 2018
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. study involving 416 healthy men found that those retaining their impacted wisdom teeth may have a higher risk for gum disease in the long-term compared to those who had them , or had no wisdom teeth at all. Conversely, a similar study in the U.K. found no evidence among 164 participants
October 04, 2016
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Lindsay McCormick created Bite with the idea that effective oral care didn't need to come at the expense of our health and the environment. Toothpaste is something we put into our bodies by brushing it into our gums and mouths twice a day, every single day of our lives... but flip the label
April 28, 2019
Toothpaste
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This is the son of one of my assistants. 5 yo male, healthy. #T is ankylosed, it has broken through the tissue and stopped erupting. Obviously, it needs to be removed at some time. Is there a best time? If we remove it now, there is no way to stop any forward movement of #30. She is good friends
October 20, 2022
Orthodontics
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to see and I can't view it. Forgot we passed a stupid law that led to FB blocking all news sites in Canada. Here's a C&P: Fuck you Elaine Godfrey This article is offensive. Absurd. Infuriating. and Shows me your mouth is nasty. You clearly do not have a healthy mouth-you stated you dont floss
April 13, 2024
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procedures, reducing the need for invasive measures. Patients experience reduced discomfort during treatments, leading to faster healing and recovery times. Precision and accuracy Dental lasers bringunparalleled precisionto dental care, focusing onproblem areaswithout harming nearby healthy tissues
March 04, 2024
by francescap
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you expose healthy root in seconds. 5- Then place a greater curve band and rebuild the distal wall. My preference is composite. It seals nicely and makes the endo simpler. 6- Then do the endo. And consider placing a fiber post and bonded core. 7- let the gums heal 6 weeks and your crown
January 17, 2018
Amalgams
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trays to gradually move teeth into the correct position. The trays are made to fit over your teeth and are custom-made for each patient. As you wear the trays, your teeth will gradually move into their new position so that you end up with a beautiful and healthy smile! Early orthodontic treatment
October 13, 2022
by MarinaAmbridgeDDS
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. Aaron's research focuses on the study of information technology to improve pediatric care and areas of health policy including physician malpractice, the pharmaceutical industry/physician relationship, and health care financing reform. He is also the co-author of Don't Swallow Your Gum: Myths, Half-Truths
March 22, 2018
Infection Control
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. Good luck on diagnosis and treatment of this one. I have a couple of patients that have had bright red gums for 30 years. We go through the usual diagnosis of toothpaste allergy, candidiasis etc. I have come to the conclusion that it is eczema of the gums, an autoimmune
January 31, 2017
Oral Pathology
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Just sharing a case from this morning: The patient's chief complaint was My gums are killing me ever since the cleaning two weeks ago. I see this every once in a while and it's always the same thing, a herpetic flareup on the gingiva
April 27, 2015
Oral Pathology
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, revealing the soft yellow layer called dentin below, according to the American Dental Association. This problem is compounded by the fact that using charcoal often leaves behind gray or black specks on the teeth and gums. That prompts many people to brush even harder to get rid of them, worsening
March 04, 2019
by mpdg
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Perio depths 3~4mm. No bleeding. Attached keratinized tissues. No bone loss. No PARL. Tissues look pink and healthy. I don't see any problems but pt states that she often feels like her gums are swollen and asked me for prescriptions. I didn't know what the problem was so I couldn't give her any
September 16, 2017
Periodontics
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thing when gums become inflamed, swollen, and may bleed. Often, it is done due to nutritional deficiencies and the harsh effects of stomach acid. -discoloration. This issue causes the teeth to go yellow and dull as enamel erodes and the underlying dentin is exposed. -teeth become brittle and chip
February 02, 2024
by FFD419
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impairment. Keywords: MCI screen; Periodontitis; mild cognitive impairment; multivariate logistic regression model; probing pocket depth. New Study: This Dental Condition May Heighten Dementia Risk Brushing, flossing, and rinsing can help maintain a healthy smile and even the ability to digest food
December 19, 2024
Periodontics
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Healthy Teeth, Healthy You! A VA hospital's simple solution to prevent pneumonia? Toothbrushes. Toothbrushing is saving lives said Shannon Munro, Ph.D. Healthy Teeth, Healthy You. Did you know that brushing your teeth reduces your risk of developing pneumonia? Watch the videofor a special
December 14, 2018
The Oral-Systemic Health Connection
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Gum disease is contagious. Did you know you can give it to your kids by sharing utensils? Examination of thumb sucking child patient can reveal the changes in the features and parts of the body. There are changes in digits, lips, shape of thumb, facial features etc. Dentists can point out
July 30, 2013
Patient Communication / Education
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= no cavities. Flossing doesn't just pop the food out from between the teeth. It also scrubs the surface. You need to educate your patients on proper flossing technique to get the most benefit. It also stimulates the gums. We all know flossing prevents gingivitis. I can tell just by looking
June 04, 2014
Hygiene Discussions
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attaching a link to a video Vlog made by this girl that has spent more than 20K getting dentally healthy. Is she really healthy? Were her dentists honest? I personally feel some compassion for her anxiety and confusion. In other posts she has made she proclaims that oil pulling had changed her life
February 11, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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Basically a simple extraction on tooth #31, 6 weeks ago, on a healthy 20 yo male. Originally thought it was just a dry socket, and did the usual of using dry socket paste, amoxicillin and then clindamycin. After a couple of weeks with the situation looking about the same, tried having patient
April 24, 2014
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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habits that can affect their dental health. They can encourage and motivate patients to adopt healthier habits, but they cannot condition the provision of treatment on a patient's compliance with such recommendations. In conclusion, it is not ethical to withhold non-urgent dental treatment based
March 26, 2023
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a hold of your babie's teeth, I'll fix them all with Tin crowns to keep the Aliens away. Veggie straws are just another way of making garbage food sound healthy, like fruit snacks. Lol. I had some patients move down to Cary. I don't know how pediatrics do it. Dealing with kids and their parents
February 26, 2025
Pediatric Dentistry
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New patient in for exam today. Healthy 22yo male. Had these implants placed ~3 years ago and never had them restored. Obviously not able to restore them where they are at now. Pt. ok with just leaving implants where they are and not messing with them but wanted other's opinions on what should/could
December 27, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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allowing patients dictate what they want from us based on what they feel like paying for. Explain that doing an exam can ultimately save them money because you will be able to determine if there are any issues, changes in gum health etc. and that will allow you to address them early. If a patient only
August 23, 2019
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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YO kid when I was still a student, during my 3 week long rotation at the children's hospital. The kid was perfectly healthy. Except that when he smiled, all of his teeth, no exceptions, were just perfectly round, brown black stains at the gum line. His mom was worried because he seemed to not have
February 04, 2016
Pediatric Dentistry
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periodontist Dr. R. Bruce Cochrane. The substantial 60-85 percent reduction in bleeding gums for these patients after six months of prescription tray usage is significant. Also noteworthy is that only one tooth out of 1745 teeth was lost to periodontal disease during the period studied. For dentists
February 17, 2016
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Long-time patient just transferred her 4yo son to us from his pedodontist, as he's in great shape overall, and it's just more convenient. Teeth and gums look great, but his mom reports that he gets canker sores a LOT. As in, she said he almost always has one, and 5-6 times per year he'll get
March 06, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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Tips and Tricks for Living with Braces For many young adolescents, braces become a huge part of daily life. Maintaining has compiled for keeping teeth healthy while living with braces: Prepare an Ortho Kit For kids with braces, brushing after meals is essential. Due to the wires, food gets
July 28, 2015
by Spirit Dental
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). A good lab can hide the metal and make a PFM look just as good as any all porcelain, assuming you prep correct space.ERC, begin with the demands of the teeth and gums, and the esthetic goals, then select the right material(s). Basics PFMs are the least healthy for the tissue, and the most difficult
November 11, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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Sara Hurley said patients should question dentists who tell them to come back in six months.Less frequent visits would free up space for urgent teeth and gum problems. Health analyst Roy Lilley said dentistry has become 'a rich man's game'.. Haha. Yea, the problem is people arent seeing
September 10, 2016
Periodontics
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about cavity. Here are some basic things that you can follow in order to have healthy mouth Proper brushing: - Most of the people today just take the tooth paste on the brush and starts rubbing it over the teeth surface vigorously, but this vigorous brushing is damaging your gums and teethes
May 10, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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60 year old new patient with generalized 3 mm of radiographic bone loss and attachment loss. 1 to 3 mm probing depths. No bleeding on probing. Patient claims she has never been told she has gum disease but has been having cleanings every 6 months for many years... What if the patient was 30 years
January 22, 2017
Periodontics
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Healthy 27 year old white female comes to office with mild discomfort and slight swelling into buccal gingiva around tooth #19. Tooth had endo a couple of years ago and she never had it restored - decay info furcation. I extraced tooth by doing envelope flap on buccal, sectioning roots
July 30, 2014
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentaltown News
and gums, and getting the greatest possible number of children and adults into dental homes are the keys to better oral health for everyone. “We are doubling down, and we urge the broader health care community, federal, state and local officials, the private sector—everyone with a stake in a healthier, more productive nation—to join us.” To view the CDC data, visit
May 14, 2015
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is a healthy little girl. Gave mom referral for Removal and Biopsy. Let's see what it is when report comes back. Why send for pathology? It's a malformed wisdom tooth. Pretty common. OP: Pat your staff on the back, great looking panoramic image. Rick.......to get a good image like this, is it all about
November 08, 2025
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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In dental school, I was taught to remove carious dentin with the largest round bur that I could use. How do people practice today? The line between carious dentin and healthy dentin can be vague and I always want to use the best tools to get the job done. For a large amount of caries I use a #8
March 09, 2026
Restorative Dentistry
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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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and leave the teeth vulnerable to erosion caused by brushing, according to Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child. DISCOVER CHEWING FOODS: Eating crunchy vegetables can wipe away plaque and stimulate the gums, said Dr. Diane Meyer of Fairview Medical Center in Downers Grove, Ill. EAT RAISINS: You may
September 30, 2008
Periodontics
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because it makes me wonder if something other than biofilm is the problem... Or if biofilm is necessary, then i'm not sure I'm getting rid of it since I don't get the satisfaction of chunks of tartar flying out of the gums. Id SRP at Stage 1, but it would likely be localized, D4342. The sooner
September 28, 2023
Periodontics
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to expect for the 99% of patients that might be thinking the same thing but just not saying anything.In order to do a quality, long lasting restoration you tooth needs to be clean and free of bacteria and your gums need to be healthy and not bleeding. When they ask if you can just clean the one or two
July 12, 2014
Patient Communication / Education
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doesn't mean it is not there. In the second trimester of pregnancy, teeth start to develop. At birth, your newborn has 20 primary teeth, some of which are thoroughly developed in the jaw. Here are some tips for parents from your Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. 1. Clean Gums for Clean Teeth After each
June 25, 2022
by Jay Ajmo
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57 yo healthy male presents with asymptomatic condition #30. Tissue recession on L is 6mm and pockets 3mm. B has no recession and 7mm pockets. B+L tissue is red and irritated. From radiograph measurements, this is a 6+mm diameter implant and is still integrated<br/><br/>Would you
March 31, 2018
Implantology
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, no recession, no caries, and really no bad smelling breath. This was my first intro to severe perio. One of those cases where gums looks fairly healthy until you take an X-rayand you realize they have over60% bone loss. I took a PA of #3. Huge hole on mesial aspect. Completely subG. Clinically it looked
February 09, 2025
General Discussions
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mean. Ex: 1 through 3 is healthy. If you hear a 4, that means there is inflammation and if you hear a 5 or higher, that most likely means you have infection and active gum disease. Ask your patient to listen for the numbers because at the end of your exam you will ask them, What was the highest
January 15, 2020
by Debbie Seidel Bittke
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as the disease is arrested and they are in a state of health. I need at least a year of perio maintenance to prove to myself their hygiene, disease progression etc has improved. The previous post was regarding a healthy five mm probing. I don't think docs will ever agree on how to handle this. I
February 06, 2020
Periodontics
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per tooth. Often will case fee case. Rarely will patient out of pain want healthy teeth removed but when they del with reality of dentures often want betterr, ie snaps etc. Best denture they will have but long term denture is $ 2650 each. Patients needs cleanings but easy to clean when at gum line
October 23, 2018
TMD and Occlusion
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satisfied most of you are with cure for periodontal disease. 7-8-9 mm Pocket should be back to 3mm Pocket within 12 month, without surgery! If not, you shour read our work: To Kiss or not To Kiss. ACure For Gum Disease Amyris Editions Mark Bonner 2013. Our microscopic method allow us, using biofilm
January 07, 2022
Periodontics
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Now even less of a reason for patients to come in every 6 months for recall appt's. Just got this from the ADA: Current Scientific Evidence Does Not Establish Cause and Effect Relationship Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease or Stroke A new published today in Circulation, the journal
October 17, 2015
Periodontics
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have the opportunity to research bone growth, gum disease, and tooth alignment. By researching such areas, dentists are able to find new and innovative treatments using high-end equipment and technology, all of which enhance the patient’s experience. Education and training In order to qualify
January 28, 2014
by kenden
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Hello Recently i delivered a night guard to a patient and he sent us email: No and I would stop using the term foreign body when referring to night guards in the mouth. Does he have an autoimmune reaction when he eats or chews gum? That's the point. I haven't read any autoimmune reaction
January 26, 2020
Appliance Therapy
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