Dentistry

Gum disease during pregnancy is a serious concern for many pregnant women or those who are planning to have a baby in the near future. Good oral health is important during pregnancy because the hormonal changes in the woman’s body create a higher risk of oral problems. There are cases when a pregnant woman develops a special case of gingivitis, which is set off by the changing levels in hormones. This condition may happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy and makes healthy gums suddenly... Read Full Story

If you are considering porcelain veneers or cosmetic dentistry treatment the following information highlights important facts to consider. What are porcelain veneers? Porcelain veneers are cosmetic dental restorations made from ceramic as thin as a finger nail. Porcelain veneers are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to enhance the appearance and health. Who places Porcelain veneers? Cosmetic Dentists have further training in placing Porcelain veneers. What is it you don’t like... Read Full Story

If you are considering implant dentistry or Teeth implant treatment the following information highlights important facts to consider. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are titanium replacements for a tooth root that is placed in the jaw bone.  On top of the dental implants are placed crowns, bridges or dentures depending on what’s best for your mouth. How are Dental Implants placed? Usually under local anaesthetic the dental implant is placed into the jaw bone and left to... Read Full Story

By Petra One of the most common problems people encounter with their mouths are bleeding gums. This usually light bleeding is a sign of stress in the gum tissue and could indicate periodontal disease treatment starting to take hold in your mouth. This could be a minor problem that is easily corrected or an indicator of major difficulties for the mouth or the entire body. The diagnosis of cause for bleeding gums is confused by the many possible causal factors. periodontal disease... Read Full Story

By Sandra In this country, receding gum are very common and affect over three quarters of the population every year. There are really much more than 50 ways to get your gums in distress and ill health, but many of the ways are uncommon. Many of the basic causes of gum bleeding are prevented by good oral health practices such as brushing, flossing and regular dentist visits. There are times when the bleeding indicates far more serious causes. Sometimes the cause of receding gum is very... Read Full Story

Hopefully, you see your dentist at least twice a year for regular checkups. You may have a great relationship with your dental hygienist and your dentist. But did you know that there is a difference between a dentist and those who specialize as cosmetic dentists? Some dentists offer cosmetic improvements such as bridges and crowns because they are necessary, but cosmetic dentistry goes a few steps farther towards providing a beautiful white smile. A typical dentist in your hometown usually... Read Full Story

Teeth Whitening While performing tooth-whitening procedures on his patients that utilize a special halogen light with peroxide, dentist Max Goodson, noticed something surprising: Patients’ gums seemed to appear healthier looking. He realized this improvement lasted several months after a patient’s tooth-whitening procedure, so he hypothesized it had to do with the bacteria that causes irritation around the gum tissue After running some experiments along with dentist Nikos Soukos, Goodson... Read Full Story