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Some dental myths just refuse to die. Did I miss any? If my teeth dont hurt, I dont need a dentist. Many issues like cavities and gum disease start painlessly. By the time it hurts, simple treatment may no longer be an option. Brushing harder cleans better. Scrubbing too hard wears down enamel
March 05, 2025
Patient Communication / Education
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to this question. I really like this approach. Not everyone WANTS an ideal smile...ie gum surgery... She may just want her #10 to blend in better size wise, her teeth to be whiter, and to get rid of the strawberry seed between 8/9. She probably hasn't noticed 7 out of 10 things that are bad about her
January 09, 2014
Cosmetic Dentistry
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further gum treatment before restorative and needs to prove improvement of the hygiene. I fight for the success all the way !!!! So why are you telling me about this? Actually you mixed us up. That is an argument you wanted to present to me. This takes about 4 hours and 2 visits in my
June 09, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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ago that had a massive gingival swelling and I did SRP and removed a hair from deep in his gums. Age 22, thin and healthy. Plus surrounding teeth. Patients are terrible at pinpointing the source of things.Always suspect wisdom teeth issues as well, especially on younger patients. (Although highly
December 19, 2021
Sensitivity
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these four steps and you will be on your way to a life of good oral hygiene.... Brushing (http://bethesdadentalgroup.com) Regularly and thoroughly brushing your teeth is an important step in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. When you brush your teeth, you remove the bacteria that promotes tooth decay
April 13, 2017
by seodentals
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about the damage smoking does to your mouth, teeth and gums. Often leading in tooth discoloration, gum disorder, tooth loss, and in more severe cases mouth cancer. Among the consequences of smoking is staining on the teeth because of the tar and nicotine in the cigarette. It may cause your teeth yellow
July 08, 2019
by woodleighwatersdenta
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. Periodontal Disease Definition Periodontal disease can establish itself when the gums detach from the teeth as a result of an inflammatory response to plaque. Etiology Periodontal infections are usually mixed, most often involving anaerobes such as Treponema denticola and Porphyromonas gingivalis
June 24, 2015
Cariology
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: Healthy eating is a great way to promote oral hygiene, maintain tooth enamel and reduce the likelihood of gum disease. I realize healthy eating can be hard because of the limited availability and the relatively high costs of healthy food. But minimizing the amount of sugar in your diet and staying
July 15, 2025
Ethical Issues
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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Any dental treatment that improves the appearance of the person’s teeth or gums
August 01, 2015
by dentalcaredubai
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much gum is exposed above the teeth when you smile. Too much exposed gum is sometimes considered unattractive. Teeth that are too short (square) or too long for the face can rarely be truly attractive even if the shade and degree of whiteness are perfect. While you and your restorative dentist can
February 20, 2020
by Dr Kenneth Klonsky
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Any dental treatment that improves the appearance of the person’s teeth or gums comes under cosmetic dentistry. It is not necessary the function will improve. The two specialties that come under this is Prosthodontics and Orthodontics. From small repairs to big changes, dentists may need
December 24, 2015
by dentalcaredubai
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. Antibacterial Antibacterial mouthwash is a very effective mouthwash that can help prevent gum disease and improve bad breath. If you have suffered from gum disease in the past and are trying to prevent the risk of it happening again or you are suffering with gum disease and want to eradicate
September 28, 2016
by Tariqdrabu
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root canal has been performed. The works very efficiently for their patients to give them their best. The other common dental problem is gum disease. The gum disease if cured at earlier stage will be helpful otherwise it could lead major problems. The treatments of gum disease are taken
April 05, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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appointments per year. Now that we are adults, we understand that bad oral hygiene causes myriads of health issues. Apart from creating bad breath, the bacterial plaque in our mouths can lead to dental decay, cavities, gum diseases and widespread infections in our mouth. Recent research shows that poor
March 05, 2019
by muhammadtahir
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Oral health is far more important to your overall health than you may realize. Neglect your teeth and gums by not brushing, flossing, visiting the dentist for regular checkups, etc. and cavities/gingivitis/periodontal disease will be in your future. Neglect to visit a dentist for such as loose
May 18, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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’re missing teeth and your gums and jaws are in good health, dental implants can help you achieve a natural-looking smile without the maintenance involved with dentures. Dental implants are synthetic, artificial “roots” that are inserted into a patient’s jaw or gum to hold fake
April 22, 2013
by The Dental Enthusiast
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seasoned grown-ups are increasingly defenseless to certain dental conditions, for example, plaque development and gum malady. What's more, tooth rot and rot of the tooth root, particularly on the off chance that you have old fillings, can be basic among more established grown-ups. For the need
May 13, 2019
by muhammadtahir
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When something happens to your tooth or gums, it isn't just painful. It can be scary, too! Your first thought is probably how you should take care of a sudden problem with your teeth, and your second thought is probably trying to decide if you should go to the emergency room or if it can wait
September 29, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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asked, How many of your permanent teeth have been removed because of tooth decay or gum disease? The possible answers were 1 to 5, 6 or more but not all, all, none, and dont know/not sure; respondents could also refuse to answer. We created a binary outcome variable from the data: Respondents who had
June 13, 2022
Ethical Issues
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complex.The patient urgently wants braces just to fix the position of the flared central. I know the correct thing to do is get a perio evaluation first and then braces, but Im just genuinely interested in how this would actually work. This is a family member of mine.If the patient gets a gum graft
January 19, 2023
Periodontics
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with healing abutment placement? I figure it helps me to locate where the implant is located. Once you get a healing abutment on there, the gum will heal nicely around it anyway. I queried DT on this subject recently, and many place a healing abutment at implant placement as long as there is good initial
August 05, 2015
Implantology
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on the soft tissue all the way when the metal housings are in position and that the housings and implants are not holding the denture off the gums. Fourth, have the patient bite down and confirm that he denture actually stays in place and that the occlusion is not way off. Six, after these verification
April 07, 2015
Mini Implants
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. The teeth are decayed to the gums and I doubt the mom is waiting on pins and needles for the...IN versed to chuck D-G then buy time on posterior with SDF til you can restore definitivelywould be my choice given fistula (no OR wait time needed).A pediatric surgeon wouldn't hesitate to take a kid under
April 07, 2016
Pediatric Dentistry
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This is kind of a long story over the last few years. #7 was first restored here in 2011 as we finished a big reconstruction with a PFM. In 2015 it fractured off at the gum line and I rebuilt it with pins and composite. That lasted until earlier this year, and then we extracted and implanted
August 08, 2018
Implantology
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;br/><br/>He is aware of the bone loss, but at this time the tissue and pockets are healthy, and the bridge is stable. He is on a 3 month recall for SPT. <br/><br/>Here's the kicker. He takes Prolia injections for osteoporosis. So I'm not sure he's the best candidate
March 05, 2015
Fixed Prosthodontics
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-displaced injuries (no luxation or intrusion) I have the exact opposite opinion - 80% represent hemosiderin deposition from concussion and remain healthy and asymptomatic for the life of the tooth. Do you have any literature to support 80% become necrotic? FWIW....I'd get an occlusal - check for PA
May 17, 2017
Pediatric Dentistry
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(that is, those who are able to tolerate the sight of blood), so you'll notice some laymen terms. If the video below doesn't work, try this: One last thing - I know in the video I eluded to the fact that I had to take away the gums - I actually didn't do the gingivectomy in the end. The flap was flexible
November 07, 2019
Periodontics
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for the bond. If you sandblast the tooth as well, it is even better, although the mess may not be worth it. hows the bone levels on this pt? I'd be willing to bet that if there's mobility on an otherwise healthy tooth there's a significant parafunctional contact somewhere. Make sure you check canine
June 09, 2016
Cosmetic Dentistry
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weeks after implant placement, the patient returned for the final prosthetic phase of his treatment. The gingival tissue around the implants was very healthy, so the Locator abutments were removed and each implant was tested with the Osstell ISQ implant stability meter. The readings of both
January 05, 2015
Implantology
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of pontic, I done know what to do with this case again, she has no room for veneer zirconia on pontic due to thick gum and no much interocclusal space metal pontic is only 2 mm height. <br/><br/>would the repair porcelain would work? which bonding system should i use in this case? interface
November 18, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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placed a high spot on her sample and found that it decreased muscle tone and caused no pain. Look at the paper, and note the exclusion criteria that were used to pick the subjects for the study. She found 32 female medical students who were as perfectly healthy, physically and psychologically
February 11, 2018
TMD and Occlusion
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gums and display some notching while the tongue is protruded. At this age, the lingual frenum is very avascular and aneural. So we would take a pair of sharp surgical scissors and release the frenum, usually a 2-3mm snip. Most of the time, there was one or two drops of blood and mothers could feel
February 19, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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, and oral and maxillofacial radiology.Good dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease and can help you keep your teeth as you get older. Things to Consider When Choosing a Dentist Qualified and Experience Doctors: Do your research to find out
January 23, 2022
by FFD419
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alternative to traditional braces for achieving a healthy and attractive smile. These clear aligners are custom-fitted to the individual's teeth, making them difficult to spot from a distance. By gently but consistently moving teeth into proper alignment over time, these flexible gadgets can give
March 16, 2023
by Anass Habrah
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is healthy. Dear Doctor: Defined: D4212 - gingivectomy or gingivoplasty is to allow access for the restorative procedure per tooth. It is also for providing margins for crown preparation. Most payers include any soft tissue procedure at the same time as the tooth restoration to be global or inclusive
August 19, 2023
Claims Processing
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for a large area like this? Great work doc! I might consider RCT as well. Distance from external tooth surfaces on anterior teeth to pulp is already very small, after removing massive decay the distance between healthy dentin and pulp is much reduced therefore possibility of post operative sensitivity
April 01, 2024
Cosmetic Dentistry
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tooth in the mouth, plus the 3rd molar is in the way and/or causing swollen gingiva or the distal of the 2nd molar to be half buried under the gums. This is a tough case. Ext with third come on bro Very constructive comment bro By the time you remove the decay there will be even less tooth structure
April 19, 2024
Restorative Dentistry
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straight up refused, stating (borderline threatening) hed rather just not come to the dentist at all than consider perio surgery of any kind.What should I do? He seems to want a lot of coddling and positive reinforcement but I cant lie and say his gums are improving when theyre not. Hes only been a pt
January 16, 2025
Patient Communication / Education
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steady traffic and improve trust in your clinic. Content That Builds Trust and Authority Content helps people learn and feel safe before visiting your clinic. Write simple blog posts about common problems like gum pain or cavities. Use easy words so everyone can understand. When people read helpful
March 24, 2026
General Health
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Hello, I have noticed in some patients with perio disease that pocket depth reduced after SRP but gums bleed on probing. We emphasize on oral hygiene but don`t see much of improvement in bleeding. What would you do in this case? Several things can contribute to bleed gums. Mouth breathers it's
April 22, 2018
Periodontics
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this type of fracture doesn’t involve the nerve root and happens above the gums. Some people wait enough time for the fractured part to fall off so they can have pain relief. If the fractured part of the tooth doesn’t fall off than you might experience pan form the exposed dentin where you
April 14, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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allow problems to develop before we actually visit the dentist. () There are a wide number of issues this creates but we have listed the two most common issues left unchecked; Allowing Gums to Bleed() Allowing your gums to bleed helps create cavities and inflamed gums - pockets develop under
April 13, 2017
by seodentals
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thoroughly damaged a tooth might merit a tooth extraction to prevent the bacteria from spreading to nearby teeth. Severe inflammation in the gums and tissue surrounding a tooth also can be grounds for an extraction. In some cases, orthodontic procedures require tooth extractions. It is only
May 13, 2015
by jasonsteel
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Hi, I did in office KoR whitening on a patient today. We applied KoR whitening dam around the gum line. Unfortunately, some of the whitening gel went underneath it, irritated gum and lip, and they turned either dark red or white. Do you know how long they will stay white/red? I asked her get over
June 13, 2016
Bleaching / Whitening
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the night. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, your dentist can provide you with a customized mouth guard that opens the airway which eliminates snoring. Gum Disease: Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Some indicators of gum disease are bleeding gums
February 17, 2017
by GrayMoore
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, smoking is the cause of several gum diseases, like periodontal disease. Additionally, constant smoking can change the overall structure of your jawbones and even result in tooth loss or falling. Smoking cigarettes can also lead to increased and quicker plaque build-up. Smokers have a lack
April 28, 2023
by HannahBrown
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. Also, flossing is home to some technical misses as well. These brushing and flossing errors can lead to some serious issues like plaque buildup, gum recession and even gingivitis. Though we might all feel like experts, it never hurts to revisit the process to make sure we’re taking care
December 19, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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enough info. on this patient. Last dental visit? Last prophy? Age? Health issues? If it's been a while and this is a young, healthy individual, I'd do a prophy, which does include scaling. I'd then have them back to re-eval. Still have 6 mm pockets (doubt they will), then I'd do SRP. I did
August 27, 2021
Periodontics
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Crown lenghtening procedure to save a premolar in the smile line <br/>Female patient, 58 years old<br/>Implant was discussed as an alternative solution as well bridge/ partial Initial situation - deep decay distal under gum lineConservative flap and bone removal - working field more
January 25, 2017
Periodontics
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when they have a no show. Current owner has not communicated any expectations of tasks/recall list to be completed during downtime.-patients are assigned recalls based on their insurance (if check up covered every 9 months then see them every 4.5 months).-moderate to severe gum disease is rampant
June 11, 2021
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