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water. Then have some candy/ pop, and drink more water. It tastes horrible and sour. In a lecture I was in the author recommended drinking/swishing with some baking soda water to help neutralize acid in the mouth, as well as a probiotic before bed after brushing to promote healthy pH bacterial growth
February 29, 2024
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and remove buccal bone to remove? Do you think based<br/>on the PDL space it would be pretty solid? I wouldnt be surprised one bit if you need to section and trough. Is it hurting him? You may want to refer that if they are 90 and not in the greatest health pt. is a healthy 90 year old. no blood
March 12, 2025
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appliances that discourage this habit. 8.Promoting Proper Oral Hygiene and Overall Health Straight teeth are easier to clean, which can reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. Early treatment can help create a foundation for proper oral hygiene, as aligned teeth are less likely
October 07, 2024
by HIPAgent007
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reduce the risk of decay and gum disease because cleaning becomes more effective. Aside from that, fixing teeth alignment issues can boost your confidence. A straighter smile often means more reasons to share it with the world. Continue reading below to find out more about the different orthodontic
November 27, 2024
by teethexpert
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of getting dental implants involves several steps. First, a consultation with a skilled dentist is required to assess whether you are a suitable candidate for the procedure. This typically involves X-rays and 3D imaging to ensure the jawbone is healthy enough to support an implant. After the surgical
March 24, 2025
by teethexpert
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microbiome samples from people with Parkinson's disease, they found significantly higher levels of S. mutans compared to healthy controls. They also discovered increased abundance of an enzyme produced by this bacterium called urocanate reductase, or UrdA. This enzyme converts histidine, an amino acid
January 16, 2026
Oral Pathology
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, and the very first ad ever aired was for Gibbs SR toothpaste. Imagine the moment. New technology. National audience. And what do they show. A block of ice with toothpaste in it, promising gum health and freshness. Dentistry accidentally became part of television history before most dentists had even seen a TV
January 28, 2026
Dental History
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I saw a New patient yesterday, women in her thirty's, her chief complaint was inflamed gums around a crown that was previously placed a year ago from a different dentist. She had emax crowns placed on #7 and #10 one year ago, #7 is fine, but #10 has always bothered her, fire red gums
November 05, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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no recession, and oddly, no abfractions on those teeth, for 7 years I watched them, when using Captek. I did have recession when I used cast PFMs. Research shows highly polished Zr is healthier for the tissue than natural tooth, and once again, won't suffer abfractions. Can't there be more than one right
October 23, 2015
TMD and Occlusion
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....unfortunately, the occlusal reduction ate up most of my retention. I would guess his preps are too short. Either he over-reduced the occlusal or he did not go below the gum or the teeth started out short or the preps are too teepeed. If the occlusal is over-reduced, he may need to add build-up
April 07, 2014
Fixed Prosthodontics
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that was developed mainly to prevent root caries, but also benefits the gingival health. It is also recommended to apply to implants to prevent peri-implant inflammation. Prevora is a clear medication, painlessly and quickly applied to the teeth and gum line by a hygienist in a series of short visits
June 05, 2025
Periodontics
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that for the first 3-4 weeks the gums have been less inflamed and healthier than she can remember. The periodontist said surgery is an option but does not want to leave her with exposed root surfaces. She has recommended re-instrumenting every 4-6 weeks. I will post X-rays tomorrow. What I don't understand
February 21, 2020
Periodontics
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Imagine a scenario: where you are brushing your teeth and you notice a blood on your brush, on the floss or in the sink. May be swelling or redness in your gums? When you visit your dentist and the doctor completes an exam and reviews X-rays, you are informed that you have gum disease
December 14, 2017
by hkaur864
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and dying root is required. 2.Sore or inflamed gums If you aren't currently receiving treatment from your dentist, your inflamed, painful, or red gums most likely indicate gum disease. Mild forms of gum disease can be treated and reversed if you practice good dental hygiene at home andregularly. However
August 20, 2021
by Dr. Marjan Moghadam, DDS
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tooth are the most common signs of dental cavities. Acan treat cavities by removing the decaying section of the tooth and replacing it with a dental filling material like composite resin or amalgam. 2. Gum disease Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the gums and supporting
June 16, 2023
by FarzinFarokhzad
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was done by Bill Marais.<br/>The patient does not have a high lip line and adjusting her gum line would be unnecessary.<br/>I decided to split this case into two visits, first I started on her upper arch, which is what you see in pictures, and the second would be on her lower arches. I
September 18, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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not having wax up, I would like to know what mistakes were made in this case. - When the lab said the patient had natural cant, can't they make them shorter instead of longer to fix the problem? - Should pink porcelain follow the canine gum line that already has gum recession? I don't want gummy smile
June 29, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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on lower alveolars. So bottom line is: his gums, he says are swollen and bleeding. What should I tell him to do? Rinse with warm salt water? Anything else I can tell him to do to make it feel better? Btw, I used the ligajet for the PDL... Thanks Ana Let's assume he does not have perio disease in which case
June 15, 2015
Periodontics
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I can literally see the margin being sealed under the gum. I explored every where and all is sealed. I see this on xray. I already cemented it. told patient if there is anything ever wrong with this crown to let me know and I will take care of it. Pt understood. What is that on the Distal end
August 03, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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not have a healthy mouth for regular cleanings. It may be a little unhealthy but its still unhealthy.You should find out what the issue really is- is it the cost, the frequency of visits? Does he not understand the value or the difference in a regular cleaning vs a perio maintenance? Find out what
September 21, 2024
Periodontics
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your teeth need some work to get them back in a healthy state again, there are a few cavities that need to be addressed and we want to take care of your whole body by fixing your gums so they don't bleed so much Pt: You aren't listening to me, I came here.....I am your customer and I want
October 05, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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it super simplified. We dentists would hate it. I took an IO photo and put it on the screen. I told him you have 2 types of gum tissue, thick and firm which is meant to be protective to teeth and thin and loose, which is around the other parts of the mouth such as the inside of the lips. When we lose
July 25, 2022
Periodontics
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Anterior bridge 8-x-x-11. Patient was 95% satisfied with the way it looked. Right before I was about to cement the bridge, I suggested redo. Patient had gum recession on 9 and 10 due to missing teeth and they looked longer than 7 and 8. I suggested gum graft, periodontist agreed and so
November 28, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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with bleeding. 2) Proper education of what is actually occurring: An infection of the soft tissues in your mouth that are causing or will cause the bone around your teeth to be lost. Just like cavities are an infection of the hard tissues like your teeth, your gums can get infected too. The bone loss
April 13, 2016
Practice Start-Up
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Information in this section is culled from releases that were delivered to . All material is subject to editing and space availability. Gum Detoxify Crest’s Gum Detoxify, a specially formulated paste with activated foam technology, reaches below the gum line to significantly
May 2018
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to whitening toothpastes. If you suspect this to be the cause of the peeling, simply stop using the toothpaste. Gums peeling is a sign of a more serious condition: you could have a very bad case of gingivitis or even periodontal disease. If you notice that your gums are peeling away from your teeth
June 22, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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Kathryn contacted me for a second opinion. Her problems are not unusual. She told me what she had gone through so far. It started when her dentist told her, You have a gum infection, which is due to bacteria living under your gum tissues. Let's kill these bacteria, and we'll cure your disease. So
February 04, 2019
by Alvin H Danenberg DDS
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, there is resistence from distal. I remove by handpiece the gum to expose the reamining roots in order to see,but still resistance.I take again cryer I take it out ,but with bone from distal.I clean the socket ,irrigate with mouth wash.bone file to smooth sharp edges.I want to suture ;yet,pt refuses.it's a hole .pt
July 24, 2019
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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on age Xylitol 6-10 grams split 3-5 times throughout the day Diet counceling +1. This plus I have the parent swab on ACT with a Q-tip right before bed time. Where do you recommend the Xylitol gum from. I like the idea! Icebreakers?Ice breakers ice cubes is in the checkout aisle of every walmart
August 12, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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. Burn more calories than you intake = weight loss The reason most diets don't work is because they are temporary. If someone told me they were only going to brush their teeth until their gums are healthy, and then stop once that point is achieved, I would laugh. Do you really think
April 08, 2015
Nutrition
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only have one set. It is important to take care of your teeth to avoid problems later in life. A simple toothache can lead to gum infection, which could become an infection in the jaw bone. Knowing when to head to the dentist can save you a lot of pain and a lot of money. Here are some ways to tell
January 29, 2020
by Luke Worlie
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Hi all, I saw a pt for a class deep V restoration. Had to pack cord impregnanted with hemodent. At the end of appointment, the marginal gingival appears blanched. A few days later, pt is complaining of inflammation with white spots on the gum, just apical to the class V filling. Will be seeing her
September 06, 2021
Restorative Dentistry
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Absolutely not. Since I hand out Swedish fish after completing crowns, having my assistant chewing gum, obviously isnt a big deal. On the other hand, I dont feel its too professional to be having a medical or dental procedure and having a doctor. and his/her assistant chewing gum I heard from
February 11, 2023
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that youcan prevent heart diseaseby preventinggum disease. But it's important to get regular dental checkups -- including dental X-rays. You should also be sure totreatanygum diseaseearly if you want to save your choppers and stay healthy. To date, there's no proof that treating gum disease will prevent
March 15, 2020
Periodontics
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of teeth can take up to 3 years to fully emerge. Generally, they erupt on the schedule shown in the image here. These teeth don’t just magically appear, of course - they've been developing for a while. Tooth buds form under your baby’s gums in-utero - later, when the roots of the tooth
July 14, 2014
by Strobel Dentistry
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important instruments of our social interaction and communication. Furthermore, our smile is widely being considered as our most pivotal cosmetic attribute. Since the smile of most people displays both gums and teeth, increased self-awareness about our smile can derive from a problem of either or both
December 07, 2020
by FFD419
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. I spent the rest of the hour, as I was giving this patient a prophy, telling him why we need to SRP his teeth and below the gums and tried educating him as much as possible, but I do feel as if this patient left very confused. Very frustrated. I felt as if we should have just educated him
May 19, 2018
Periodontics
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CHICAGO— have introduced Wrigley’s Orbit Prophy Paste and Gum packs. The product lets patients experience the signature flavors of Orbit gum both during and after dental appointments. Each co-pack contains a single-dose cup of Orbit-flavored prophy paste in the brand’s
October 06, 2016
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or drinking sugary foods or beverages produces plaque acids when they react with a plaque in your mouth. These acids can attack the teeth and lead to tooth decay. Gum tissue damage: Alcohol may also corrode gum tissue, increasing the risk of gum disease. When gum disease develops, the gum tissue
April 14, 2023
by FFD419
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Every few months another headline drops that makes it sound like dentistry just discovered the root cause of half of medicine. This time it is gum bacteria and breast cancer. Before that it was heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy outcomes, pneumonia, Alzheimer's, rheumatoid arthritis. Same pattern
March 31, 2026
Periodontics
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Dental implants are taking over the dental industry year by year, but many people still are unsure whether they should get implants or not. It may seem intimidating to get metal pieces drilled into your gums, but what good does it really bring and how do you decide if it’s right for you
May 15, 2015
by jasonsteel
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and problems for sure. The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agents in the cannabis oil or the CBD oil literally help from various major conditions and health problems. In fact, you probably won't believe, hemp oil orAustralia can also treat dental problems and toothaches to a great extent. The gum and tooth
May 31, 2019
by kushgupta
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the enamel. As the decay progresses, it can reach the inner layers of the tooth, the dentin and pulp which are far more sensitive, and this leads to pain, especially when exposed to hot, cold, or sweet foods. 2. Gum Disease Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, especially when
October 23, 2024
by ziadjalbout
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on their oral health moving forward. Gum disease One of the ways you will find that diabetes can have a negative effect on oral health is gum disease. Due to the fact that diabetes affects your ability to heal, patients become prone to infections and diseases, especially gum disease. There are two
November 11, 2016
by Tariqdrabu
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the ponitc out, put a less bulky temp on #4, send her to perio, have him get it healthy, then redo the bridge. Thoughts? Comments? Advice? I would opt to get her into a temporary and send her to perio. Then you know what the teeth underneath are like. You can also check the gum tissue out
March 27, 2018
Periodontics
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In fact, you notice that in addition to your back, the achy joints and the sore throat, your teeth hurt! What gives? You have a bad cold or the flu and in addition to the sneezing, runny nose, sinus pressure, and fever, your teeth hurt! You’re not delirious from fever; your teeth/gums
February 25, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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arguing completely different cases. Patients with that much calculus are not the norm, and are not what this entire thread has been about. However, that patient is completely different from the one the OP is asking about. If you can get a perio probe in the gums and get 5-6mm+ pockets, patient
December 01, 2015
Periodontics
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Your mouth is full of bacteria--more than any other part of your body--because the digestive process starts there. lowers the bacterial count from tooth surfaces, but harmful bacteria can still cause gum inflammation. Gum disease starts with surface inflammation, then spreads deeper, until it can
September 17, 2014
by DrTupac
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Have you ever asked why the Dental Association and your dental specialist prescribe you to visit regularly? This is on the grounds that consistent dental visits are vital for the support of sound teeth and gums. Furthermore, in the middle of those examinations, it's vital that you work to keep your
March 29, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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or floss? If you are brushing with too much force, this could explain the blood, and going for a softer toothbrush might help. However, if you are not using too much pressure and your toothbrush is not too strong, consider seeing a dentist. Bleeding might be the early symptom of a gum disease called
February 13, 2023
by francescap
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