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that she was very uncomfortable having something foreign in her jaw. She was asking about removal of the implant. Her dentinst (another in my office) recommended having it restored as having more to function with would likely make her feel better about the situation, and removal of a healthy
February 03, 2016
Implantology
Dentaltown Magazine
Helping patients maintain their oral health is always a top concern for most dentists. Andrew Clapp is director of product management for Healthy Grid, a startup that puts the needs of the consumer first. We spoke
October 2015
by Arselia Gales, Assistant Editor
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I have been working on a project for several years to help raise public awareness for children's dental health. I believe the key to educating children is to keep it fun and simple. I finally would like to introduce Tabitha the Tooth and Tanner the Tooth to the dental community. I have written...
October 05, 2014
Announcements
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Amazingly accurate prediction from the 60's a pioneer in preventive dentistry. Society hasn't rebelled ironically due to not understanding clearly perhaps due partially to us? If we try to make a major percentage of the American people healthy with metal
February 18, 2016
Cariology
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One of my staff sent me this link. Anyone know anything about it? Is it bunk? / Another...I have had a few people ask me about this program. It is based on Myofunctional Therapy for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing in children. Myofunctional Therapy and removable oral appliances for...
October 13, 2016
Orthodontics
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Ever wonder, why you don't lose weight even after those intense workout sessions and those stringent diet plans? Well, of course you do wonder. Maintaining healthy muscle growth is even more technical than it seems. It requires a perfect mix of workout and proper diet. Following
May 30, 2019
by muhammadtahir
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“Ummm, well, all of them I think…Very healthy—I mean, we provide the highest quality of care, and I just took a class on case presentation and cosmetic braces. Not only that, I have several professional affiliations. I’m an occlusion expert and mount all of my models. We
May 07, 2016
by jmrenken
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Sorry for poor quality, but my office doesn't have intraoral cameras...just a regular digital camera and mini printer. :-p Saw this lesion yesterday in a healthy 10yr girl. Left side on floor of mouth, ~1cm long,erythemic with a little white covering, soft to touch. No pain. Present like 1-2
April 01, 2015
Oral Pathology
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and organized a bit poorly which obscures some data points that I would normally make decisions based on. I've been spending a lot of time reading on these forums over the last 6-9 months and have seen various healthy percentages mentioned for different areas of the practice (lab fees, salaries, etc.). I
June 06, 2017
Practice Management & Administrative Forum
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to cover cost and sometimes lessthan that, but as a private office I can't let it over run the office nor is this my dental focus and passion to see kids. Any advice? Delta says I can't stop accepting new healthy kids patients unless I am not accepting any patients at all. I am not in a position
April 15, 2021
Delta Dental
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October 30, 2023
by The Dental A Team
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with proper alignment to prevent discomfort (keyword: neutral sitting posture) Utilizing lumbar support: Support your lower back to maintain a healthy spine (keyword: lumbar support) II. Correct Body Mechanics during Dental Procedures A. Positioning of the Dentist Proper positioning in relation
July 14, 2023
by dentivize
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The daily choices that you make can influence, if not determine, whether or not you're able to maintain your vitality or develop potentially life-shortening conditions and disabling illnesses as you grow old. By now, almost everyone understands how to enjoy a much happier, healthier life, from
April 27, 2022
by FFD419
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Dentistry and Narcissism
April 16, 2024
by ZanaDental
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We often hear about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. However, the demands of modern life make it impossible to make healthy choices all the time. So what's the solution?, you may ask. While completely changing your habits may seem overwhelming, incorporating some simple changes can make
September 26, 2024
by francescap
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Does anyone have any recommendations for treating dry mouth in a mid 30's, female, with no medical hx (received clearance from PCP). no smoking habit, gut health hx is clear? No caries, periodontal health is excellent. we are puzzled. How severe is the dry mouth? How extensive of a check did the...
April 08, 2025
Mouthwash-Halitosis
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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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in the mouth can cause bad breath. Other culprits include gum disease, diabetes, tonsil stones, oral diseases and sinus drainage. 5. You’ll need to remove the bacteria to eliminate the stink. Anaerobic bacteria do not need oxygen to survive so they can thrive in hard to reach areas in the mouth like
January 13, 2017
by torunnbirkeland
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in North America each year. Protect Oral Health Brush twice daily Floss daily Healthy snacks Regular oral checkups Drink water Keep Calm and Save Those Teeth!!! Floss Like A Boss! Congratulations to the Dental Hygiene Class of 2014 Spotlight on Smart Snacks for Kids Why Your Dentist Is Part
May 04, 2014
Patient Communication / Education
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transform them into laterals. She said his teeth are short now, for some reason... and I replied that the lack of good oral hygiene is what makes the teeth appear short an the gums puffy, so the first thing I need to do is to get him in for a cleaning and get the gum tissue stable. I see that a lot
September 23, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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to value the appointment. I would notsay cancellation or reschedule while you are prebooking. I am really wanting to stay on top of keeping your tissue healthy and prevent any gum disease. It is really important that I clean your teeth when you are due. In order for you to get the time you prefer lets
May 09, 2019
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you know about 50% of women develop gingivitis during pregnancy? If you are pregnant please schedule to get your teeth cleaned. My teeth don't hurt, so they must be healthy. FALSE: Even if you teeth don't hurt you can still have decay or other dental problems that can cause pain later! Tooth
January 25, 2014
Patient Communication / Education
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, an excess of gum tissue is present at the end of the extrusion, and a ferrule of about 3mm all around is visible.<br/><br/>I proceed to prep, post+core, impress and provisionalize with resin. I also recontour the gum line with a round diamond bur at the same appointment (fast ortho
February 09, 2014
Cosmetic Dentistry
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the patient's tooth because I could always extract it if there was a problem later. But like many previous comments really was not an issue. Patients with poor hygiene certainly had puffy gums around these deep restorations but with good hygiene it look healthy. Bone remodels as well as the gingiva
February 11, 2022
Periodontics
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. After Xrays and diagnosis I found that every tooth needed a filling. Lots of Class 5's, and every interproximal. I was faced with a choice. Do the 10 veneers and put the rest of the treatment off knowing he may never get to it. Or use his budget towards fillings. After all the fillings, gum
November 20, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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.....and if no bleeding well the patient has been on maintenance every 3mo so the therapy is working, this is called a healthy but reduced periodontium. Hi there, I'm not a perio guru so can you please explain why vertical BW's are better than horizontal? Also, I believe and correct me if I'm wrong
July 29, 2016
Periodontics
Dentaltown Magazine
gingival grafts to augment attached gingiva. Case report #1 A 26-year-old healthy male patient presented with a chief complaint of sensitivity, and receding gums associated with the lower anterior teeth
February 2016
by Dr. Manthan Desai
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ability to invade oral cells and affect the salivary glands. Reduced salivary flow due to infection or medications used for treatment may increase the risk of dental decay and gum disease. 2. Indirect Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Health: Apart from the direct impact, the COVID-19 pandemic has
May 27, 2023
by HannahBrown
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-10 because the gums had overgrown the entire lingual surfaces. While I was doing a prophy the composite came out of #9 so I had to place a temporary restoration and while removing the flabby dentin we had a carious pulp exposure too. This is a nightmare case Long story short, I need to restore 7
January 06, 2024
Pediatric Dentistry
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6th so the whole thing is on a major time crunch w no room for error. Pt is a retired medical professional, very picky and intense personality but a good tolerant patient during tx. History of periodontal disease w extensive bone loss but had 2 perio surgeries and the gums are healthy overall
March 13, 2019
Cosmetic Dentistry
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can hear it. They are told the 3mm or less is healthy, 4-5 mm pockets need special attention but can be maintained with exceptional home care, but greater than 5mm needs our in-office treatment. Here are just a few of the educational blogs that we have written from our website
December 31, 2016
Periodontics
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). Monoatomic iodine is usually dark colored, and the type used in medicine pre-surgery and to treat acute and chronic wounds. Molecular iodine is often found in skin and hair products and is good for healthy skin, nails, hair and teeth. We want people to experience molecular iodine, iClean spokesperson
October 02, 2019
by DentInsStore
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practice oversaw 1,550 patients. Healthy Aging Marthas Vineyard founder Paddy Moore expressed concern about the dental practice closure, especially for the Islands elder community. Moore said that seniors face a combination of problems in regards to dental care such as loss of teeth with increased age
October 27, 2020
Medicaid and Welfare Issues
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into tissue death if left untreated and can spread to neighbouring tissue as well. There are also non-dental factors, which can cause tooth ache pain. Tooth pain is often reported in conjunction with migraines. Pain in the jaws or gums is often misinterpreted by the individual to be tooth pain
October 19, 2015
by Tariq Drabu
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tacks and leaves exposed. Sounds like nasty healing to me but says it works. Not failing often but when they fail the first time, they almost always fail the 2nd time, which leads me to believe the patient is moving the region too much. These are all healthy patients. I have seen it on an intense
August 25, 2016
Periodontics
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Health Associates, P.A., is working hard to ensure his dental services are available anyway. Seeing a dentist should be a basic medical right in this country since our teeth and gums are an essential part of our well-being, survival, and presentation, said Rana. Unfortunately, too many dental clinics
November 20, 2020
by FFD419
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This patient recently presented requesting fixed tooth replacement. She is aged 41 and healthy. <br/>So far I have just bonded the lower incisors about 1mm as they were close to being exposed from the wear. The upper central incisors and canines are extremely worn and close to pulpal
January 19, 2021
Prosthodontic Cases
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into the mouth, this situated is known as “impacted”. When this is left unattended, this could damage the neighboring teeth and can be infected due to the difficulty of being reached and cleaning the gums and mouth. Diet and dental work contribute to impacted wisdom teeth
November 19, 2014
by drjcrocker
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no decay after removing the crown and everything looked very healthy. New crown fits great, good contacts and occlusion is perfect. 2 weeks later she is back again saying that she is still only sensitive to milk...I'm stumped. Not percussion sensitive, nothing lingers, I can blow air on it all day
February 22, 2016
Fixed Prosthodontics
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for life. About 100 people had issued complaints against Van Nierop, ranging from having multiple healthy teeth removed, pieces of drills left in their gums and teeth or abscesses and misshapen mouths after he did work on patients. Van Nierop was accused of causing mutilations or permanent
April 27, 2016
Dentistry In The News
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and not scrubbing gums? Would like to discuss botox and docs successes with it for cases like this. I have a local surgeon doing it, I dont. Someone please share your protocol for patients keeping gingiva healthy while wearing temps so bonding crowns is easier. I know someone has posted this in the past
August 04, 2017
Cosmetic Dentistry
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was when I removed the amalgam and replaced it with IRM. Get her into a nightguard and ask if she is a chronic gum chewer. How is her probing and gingival health. Sometimes gingival irritation spreads into the PDL and causes the symptoms you described. Id instruct the patient to spend more time
July 30, 2022
Sensitivity
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Yesterday morning I did 2 composite fillings (A MO, B DO) on a healthy 5 year old, non remarkable medical history. 1.5 carps 4% septo. Caries were not into pulp, at DEJ. Appointment went fine. That afternoon mom calls and says the area where fillings were done appears swollen. Pt
February 24, 2022
Pediatric Dentistry
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or cavities doesn't mean your mouth is healthy. New science has linked many serious medical conditions to silent dental issues. Painless, bleeding gums have been conclusively linked to heart disease, stroke, hormonal imbalances, pancreatic cancer and more. Snoring and sleep apnea contribute to high
July 06, 2020
Sleep Apnea / Snoring
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hello, I m not sure if this is endo related or just perio related or both. 13yrs old male patient concerns with his gum appearance. no other symptom just thick and rolled. he doesn't remember when it started looking like this. it doesn't bother him other than appearance. Pocket depth
November 05, 2019
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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A Diet to Ward Off Gum Disease? People who ate an anti-inflammatory diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish were less likely to have gingivitis. The influence of an antiinflammatory diet on gingivitis. A randomized controlled trial. A Diet to Ward Off Gum Disease? People who ate an anti
August 02, 2019
Periodontics
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valplast that does not fully contact the gums seems like retention would be affected? Would this likely be the case? I don't have much experience with valplast Also am I correct to assume that block out is necessary for the divot on the occusal ridge to reduce pressure? Any suggestions would be much
December 17, 2020
Removable Prosthodontics
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pt is 50 year old female. excellent oral hygiene, no bleeding upon probing, all probing is 1-3mm. pt does have generalized gum recession from years of brushing too hard. no subgingival calculus noted. Yet I'm seeing bone loss. Why? how do you explain it to patient?
July 06, 2015
Periodontics
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elderly patient came in for eval with swollen and sore gum under bar and around implant #6<br/>this is a branemark placed about 30 years ago. <br/>I irrigated with peridex and send her home with a bottle to use BID. I also relieved inside the denture to avoid pressure on the area<
April 21, 2018
Implantology
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I got some patients asking me for dental clearance making sure there is no active gum disease. However, most of these patients got severe bone loss or periodontitis. I learned that gum disease is not curable but we can only maintain and prevent them from getting worse. I am not sure what condition
October 12, 2018
Periodontics
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