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: —that is, Zero Tolerance For Bleeding Gums. It’s a simple saying my team and I have adopted to let our patients know we are advocates for their health. I was speaking at a conference recently and in my presentation I asked the audience what percentage of bloody prophys they had
December 16, 2013
by DrDanSindelar
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, and often no simple answers on DT, even to seemingly benign topics. Does the AAE have a position paper on the use of fragrance chain stores on the treatment of tooth infections of endodontic origins? Parulis, anyone?I kind of like Gum Boil. Very visually descriptive, clear and concise..there's
November 24, 2015
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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Hi, I just seated this implant crown today. It seems to be fully seated. But there is a nice gap between the crown and the gums on the L. Is this a big concern? Would you take a new impression and send this back to the lab to add porcelain? Thanks. If its a nice gap I would leave it be. LOL. Im
September 15, 2025
Implantology
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Toothache - almost everyone can relate to it, because toothache is very common. It should definitely be taken seriously, as it indicates a problem with the teeth or gums. Regardless of whether it is a dull pulling sensation or a violent tapping sensation: pain in the teeth is always unpleasant
January 14, 2025
by francescap
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I'm working on a school project on this topic and would love some help. I'm trying to better understand how we think about and measure this versus how it plays out in real life. There's a bunch of research on this - studies show that people often intend to follow through on healthy behaviors
April 11, 2026
General Health
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Look at this 2 patients in their early 30s one with occlusal disease one healthy, have you notice this in your practice? Wonder why?<br/>Occlusal disease is a chronic destructive process evident in any part of the masticatory apparatus (joint, muscles, periodontium or teeth
April 07, 2013
TMD and Occlusion
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Patient presented with a CC of I have periodontal disease. He is 54yo, healthy, physically fit and active with no complicating Hhx findings. We treated him according to the LANAP protocol with one variance - we treated his entire mouth in one visit rather than breaking it into two visits a week
September 16, 2016
Periodontics
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, and in those cases then teaches means to limit the damage and keep the rest of the tooth above the gum. This means NO MORE CROWNS. By using supra-gingival minimally invasive bonded restorations, we can avoid crowns and filling with defective subgingival margins. Also I have written several articles
September 22, 2014
Periodontics
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Replaced a failing, overcontoured crown. Initial presentation. The patient was dissatisfied with the look of the anterior teeth. Also, he did not like the fact that his front gums were constantly bleeding. PFM on #8 was inserted seven year prior.After crown removal, Planned to section the crown
September 12, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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-epithelized tissue all around for successful grafting. If I had this case, I would go to the upper area with open mind and option to remove at least one and remove/ repair the other two depending on the remaining bone/soft tissue/keratinized gum situation. Make an acrylic RPD in advance. How can
October 04, 2015
Implantology
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. Hopefully you'll grasp it quicker than I did! I do NOT fit the bridge to the gum - after all, following an osteoplasty, there's too much gum, and it's often swollen by the time you finally come to fit the bridge. No, I fit the gum to the bridge. I ask my laboratory to make the ideal, the perfect
March 23, 2016
Implantology
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some where them all night. No reservoir at our office. We trim at the gumline, it shouldn't hurt the gums though, you could leave them even long to sit over the gums a bit to try to hold it in the sulcus.awesome! thanks!
April 11, 2019
Fluoride
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, Australia Specialties: Registered Dental Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry 50 shades whiter: what you should know about teeth whitening. Is chewing gum good for your teeth?Professor Laurence Walshfrom the University of Queensland School of Dentistry suggests that chewing non-citrus sugar-free gum is a bit like going to the gym for your mouth.
July 10, 2019
Bleaching / Whitening
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that if you do not care for your gums and teeth, or see a dentist only when you have problems, then the chances are that you willhave more dental issues in the future. Toothache can easily be prevented by doing some of the following. Brush and floss your teeth daily One of the first signs of dentures
September 06, 2019
by asifsidiq
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. Gently slide down, allowing the clamp to hug the tooth until you've gone all the way down to the CEJ portion of the tooth (where it won't slide around). Of course, the patient's gums should be numb for this part. In some instances, the patient doesn't have to be numb, and will just feel a little
April 02, 2015
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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and Gums need attention too – When you are checking your teeth or brushing your teeth, remember not to neglect your gums. Cuts in the gum or small abrasions can also become infected with bacteria. If left on its own, this can start affecting the teeth. Cut out bad habits – Bad
September 08, 2014
by CharlesCrawford
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dimension, and gum and tongue brush. Do this two times per day to keep corrosive from building. Conflict with mouth -Wash or rub mouth or face a few times in your mouth, can help kill awful microscopic organisms in your mouth, causing geneticist. Eating a mouth can fortify your teeth and invigorate you
December 31, 2018
by asifsidiq
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There are certain bad habits such as smoking, bad dental hygiene, sugary foods and teeth grinding that can damage your oral health, but there are other harmful habits you probably didn't realise that could spell trouble for your teeth and gums. Here are some ways most people may be wrecking
September 26, 2017
by meganusa
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the gaps. Here are more reasons why you should replace your missing teeth: Deteriorating jawbone Removing a tooth through extraction, disease, or injury causes the jawbone to deteriorate. The gum and bone lose stimulation, the jawbone will start shrinking and the gum will pull back. Deterioration
January 31, 2020
by Luke Worlie
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it opened, that pain was in the gums and that the pain was really severe but was very non specific and had a hard time explaining. Attached the radiograph. When looking in the mouth some very moderate gum recession and the buccals of the teeth very painful to explorer where the recession had occurred
April 23, 2014
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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diagnosis: Bump on the gums diagnosis- Lol I like pathology Pyogenic granuloma, Peripheral giant cell granuloma, Peripheral ossifying fibroma, Irritation fibroma. Cheers, Dr Tobon Pyogenic granuloma is my guess. Send it to UBC. Takes 1-2 weeks for a path...Had something similar popup after stage 2
March 01, 2016
Implantology
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. Dental dimension, and gum and tongue brush. Do this two times per day to keep corrosive from building. Conflict with mouth -Wash or rub mouth or face a few times in your mouth, can help kill awful microscopic organisms in your mouth, causing geneticist. Eating a mouth can fortify your teeth
December 31, 2018
by asifsidiq
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of mouth & on side of gum or inside cheek. Then things really got bad. Inside of mouth hurt really bad, gums were all red, little blisters on inside of lips (top & bottom) & beside 2 of my gums right below my teeth it looked to me like an infection, also lips red & cracking
April 28, 2014
Oral Pathology
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to the gum line without destroying the gums carbide on porcelain? can't imagine that. I like soflex XT discs, go throught medium, fine, and extra fine. then a yellow. or axis ceraglaze blue and yellow if you can keep away from tissue. if need even shinier, use 3 micron and 1 micron porcelize on cosmedents purple buff disks.
August 22, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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Teeth #18,19 have caries and decalcified enamelalong the gum lines. On X-rays teeth look fine.I am doing crowns but I was wondering if any of you would do a filling. I find it very hard to do a filling where caries is going all around the tooth near gum line. Pt is 43 f , oh is poor
March 14, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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' - it doesn't mean anything and sounds scary taken photographs - see the stain, see the tartar, see the inflammation Yuck! Start with the explanation end with the term - you have an infection in your gums etc etc we need to perform Gum Infection Therapy Determine
April 02, 2016
Scaling & Root Planing
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to four months, if you have good oral health. If you have gum disease, discuss this with your dentist who will advice when you need to change your brush again. Always ensure that you stand your toothbrush upright after use and never leave it sealed in a tight container, this will only breed
June 27, 2016
by Tariqdrabu
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I have restored bunch of implant crowns using custom abutment. About 80% of time, I encounter the same problem. The problem is, each time I replace healing cap with a custom abutment, patient feels pain. And the gum tissues around the abutment blenches and become white. I have asked a similar
July 22, 2015
Fixed Prosthodontics
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the calculus below the gum line that may cause gum disease, through a non-surgical technique. The technology used for this is a flexible digital camera endoscope built using hundreds of illuminating fibers to provide high definition imaging and brightness during debridement. With the use of the DeVA-1 2G
July 22, 2020
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photo). I thought it was a draining abscess. But, if I tap on #24 it does not bother him at all. Asymmetrical recession 24 / 25 (likely due to frenum) It seems rather strange that tapping on #24 doesn't bother him, and that the pain is limited to the gums. Could it be just a localized infection
April 03, 2018
Oral Pathology
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. In addition, the product is sold with four interchangeable attachments to help consumers get the most out of their at-home cleaning routine: - A rotating toothbrush - A prophy cup, similar to what a dental hygienist uses for contour cleaning around the tooth and under the gum line - A rubber tip
September 27, 2016
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Solutions, we’re here to help you learn more about this common ailment, including prevention and treatment options. Why Teeth Are Sensitive to Cold According to the American Dental Association, causes of tooth sensitivities include tooth decay (or cavities), worn fillings, gum disease, worn
June 14, 2017
by seodentals
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I have a 9- year-old pt whose mom complains of bleeding gum. Will be seeing them tomorrow for assessment. If it's just gingivitis, can chlorhexidine be prescribed? Some say no chlorhexidine for 18 years and under as there are studies showing increase mucosal irritation?? Thanks! Bleeding gums
May 26, 2020
Pediatric Dentistry
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Hi If there is a white lesion that peels off easily with gauze and then starts to bleed.....is this oral candidiasis or something else? If it is candidiasis, what do u most people prescribe? thanks. Candidas. Nystatin,Ditto. I would also ask if the patient likes to chew cinnamon gum
March 02, 2015
Oral Pathology
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to reproduce with it.......Better,back to post....He had a patient with pink gums, a 'scope, epochs eons centuries years of experience, and a damn fine hand with the plastic, and still felt that metal was better.This post should speak volumes to those on any kind of metal free fence.And, to quote
January 19, 2009
Amalgams
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65 year old healthy male, good friend of the family. We removed #23-26 about 8 months due to caries and severe perio, grafted with corticocancellous 50/50mix and PTFE membrane. #20 was removed years ago by a surgeon. All placed in 1 appointment and it took about 95 minutes start to finish. I
January 19, 2021
Implantology
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preps recently Im a light chamfer type of guy. Like to see a big fat nub...yes I prepped the cingulum on this case...gGASP! How many labs have to worry about possible endo or snapping the tooth off at the gum line? But you do. I don't care much for the really deep shoulder prep.I have seen to many
March 20, 2021
Fixed Prosthodontics
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: Helping Patients Change Behavior Book by Christopher C. Butler, Stephen Rollnick, William H. Miller, and William Richard Miller Motivational Interviewing in Dentistry: Helping People Become Healthier Book by Lynn D. CarlisleYou could record her next conversation with a patient. Then sit down
March 24, 2019
Hygiene Discussions
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radiographafter extraction and/orone with theimplant placed that day. If you have an intraoralphoto of theimplant insertedthat would help. It sucks that it happened.If doing immediate implants I place deeper than normal to avoid this problem using a conical connection implant. I also place gum
December 05, 2017
Implantology
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free to ask any further questions I had two crowns#19&20 done on my teeth years ago, GP used laser during prep and during seat too. It violated biological width inter-proximal, within a week after crown delivered I stated feeling symptoms, inflammation, bleeding gums, chronic pain and most
August 23, 2022
Periodontics
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and chewing with the eventual replacement tooth. These procedures rely on bone healing, so can take six to eight weeks for full recovery. Dental Implant Surgery Once you're ready for, the longest part of the process begins. Your oral surgeon will make a small cut in your gums to reach the jawbone
May 27, 2019
by mpdg
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. Researchers found that testing for diabetes using blood that appears on the gums during a routine oral cleaning might be just as accurate as a standard screening that gets a blood sample by pricking the finger with a tiny needle. There are more than 8 million people in this country who have diabetes
March 05, 2015
Holistic
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, allowing you to maintain a bright and clean smile even when you're traveling. What Makes Sonic Brush Stand Out? What sets this product apart is its 3-in-1 functionality. First, it cleans your teeth gently, without causing bleeding gums or gum soreness - common issues with manual brushing. Second
September 13, 2023
by francescap
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cleaning service to restore your smile. 2. Prevents Gum Disease Gum disease can occur due to vitamin deficiencies and poor oral health. Your gum health is directly linked to how often you brush and floss your teeth. This is because bacteria thrive in an acidic environment, which is what your mouth becomes
May 16, 2023
by HannahBrown
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shes had it for few days. no gum disease or history of. its relived by rinsing with warm water. no bleeding upon probing diferential? Pregnant? Any other significant med hx? Got photos of the gums?Toothpaste??? And is the patient left handed??? Left handed patients usually begin brushing
June 13, 2015
Oral Pathology
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from the pulpit and they asked him what happened. The Pastor explains the first Sunday his gums hurt so bad he couldn't talk for more than 8 minutes. The second Sunday his gums hurt too much to talk for more than 10 minutes. But, the third Sunday, he put his wife's' teeth in by mistake and he couldn't shut up.
August 25, 2015
Jokes.....(Clean)
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just rub it on the gums and let it dissipate into the tissues. I haven't experienced it yet but I plan to bring it into my office for my xerostomia patients. Think of refractory as reoccurring. Yes, I would really like to see the radiographs. Sorry I don't get it. Your treatment regimen
December 16, 2020
Periodontics
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restoration looks great and the tissue around this tooth looks healthier than any other tooth in the quadrant. I can see where you did the gingivectomy, but I'm still confused at where the crown lengthening occurred. Did you remove bone interproximally on the distal only? Was bone contoured on the palatal
March 05, 2015
Periodontics
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to perio. He's asked around, you see. None of his friends have their gums probed at their dentist's, and they only go in twice a year, and never get referred to the periodontist, as we've referred him. Apparently, I'm keeping 3 perio offices going on only referrals from yours truly, cuz no other dentist
June 26, 2019
Dentistry In The News
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, like onion rings, ready made, so not healthy, but we use jut a bit. To be served very hot. Kids love this with a salad. This salad is perfect with the above lentils dish Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and parsley, seasonned with salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. The taste
October 22, 2020
Nutrition
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