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Lasers Can Help Us Improve Your Gum Health
You can improve the health of your gums without going through a lot of pain and suffering. That is because we use lasers to improve gum health and ensure healing. The following information will detail how lasers are used and how relying on this type of light source can lead to a better and healthier smile. How Lasers Are Used To Treat Gum Disease While the traditional treatment for gum disease involves SRP, or scaling and root treatment. We use lasers to treat gum tissue and bones. When a laser is used, it preserves the tissues and regenerates the bone. This can be done because we use the light to
Signs of Infected Wisdom Teeth
If you have infected wisdom teeth, you need to contact our office immediately. The information below will detail how to know if you have contracted an infection. Extracting the teeth is often advised for this reason. The teeth can crowd other teeth and are harder to clean. That is why their removal often leads to improved dental health. What Are The Wisdom Teeth? The wisdom teeth, called the third molars, are located at the very back part of the mouth. These teeth are often considered unnecessary, as they can crowd the other teeth or cause problems with the dentition. However, because they often are impacted, extraction is frequently recommended. If
Reasons We Use Air Abrasion
At our office, we use air abrasion for dental procedures. Many of our patients love this dental tool, as they do not have to experience the dental drill. The hand piece of the dental tool releases a powerful stream of air that contains tiny aluminum oxide particles. The particles, just like a small sandblaster, remove the decay. Patients don’t feel the vibration of a drill and experience far less discomfort. When Is Air Abrasion Used? When we use air abrasion, we usually are preparing a tooth for a composite or tooth-colored resin filling. We may also use the equipment to repair discolored teeth or cracks in teeth. The air abrasion
The Benefits of Gargling Regularly
When it comes to keeping your mouth clean throughout the day. An effective method is to gargle with substances that work well at killing bacteria that cause plaque build-ups such as mouthwash and salt water. Whatever your favorite choice of rinse is, here are the benefits of gargling regularly. It Promotes A Cleaner Mouth Throughout The Day Gargling washes away excess bacteria that builds up throughout the day. While this isn’t 100% necessary if you are brushing twice daily, rinsing your mouth is a great way to keep your oral health in check. Think of brushing as ™meals™ and gargling as a ™snack™ in between brushing sessions.[[[2:It Can Eliminate Bad
The Benefits of Getting a Perioscopy
Treatment for advanced or aggressive gum disease has come a long way from the traditional approach of surgery. Perioscopy is a relatively new, minimally-invasive procedure that can safely and effectively treat stages and types of gum disease that have traditionally required more aggressive surgical methods involving more discomfort and recovery time. The Perioscopy Procedure We use miniaturized digital video, light, and magnification technology to assess and treat areas under your gum line without the inconvenience and discomfort involved in pulling back your gum tissue or the use of sutures. With a dental endoscope, or camera, we examine your tooth anatomy and any deposits at the gumline for the purpose of
Tips for Keeping Your Gums Healthy
Your gums are a vital part of your mouth, just like your teeth. Taking care of them will result in a lifetime of an overall healthy mouth because the care that you give to them applies to your teeth as well. Here are some general tips to help you get on track! Do Not Smoke Smoking is bad for your lungs but also horrible for your oral health! People who smoke are 5-10x more at risk for gum disease than non-smokers. This is due to the chemicals found in tobacco changing the cells within your gums. If you are currently smoking, there are loads of helpful outlets to aid in