Articles, tagged with "gum disease", page 2
10th February 2012
All on 4 Implants: An Introduction
There are currently tens of millions of people living without most or all of their original adult teeth; a state referred to as ‘edentulism’. In fact, according to statistics released by the Center for Disease control...
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Author:
Derrick Ashley
06th February 2012
Periodontal or gum diseases are on a high rise in the current times, in spite of the fact that dental industry has made incredible progress and advancement over the last few years. Around 8%-10% of people in New York suffer from some type of gum disease....
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Author:
perwab
06th February 2012
Dentists in Moreno Valley, California
If you’re seeking a dentist in Moreno Valley, California, you really are spoiled for choice. Because of so many general and specialized dentists at your disposal, how can you know what one is ideal for you? Well, her...
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Author:
Yolanda
02nd February 2012
You would think that with today’s array of sophisticated medical technology and heightened health awareness that tooth loss and gum disease would be more of a peripheral problem to society. Yet, according to statistics released by the Center for Disease C...
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Author:
Dr. Wayne. Brueggen
31st January 2012
When the teeth and jaws are positioned poorly, they can cause a number of problems. For example, they might place more pressure than normal on the muscles used to chew food. This can lead to headaches, shoulder pain, and signs of temporomandibular joint d...
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Author:
John Markus
27th January 2012
Missing teeth can result from a number of circumstances. For example, one or more teeth may be knocked out during an accident; decay might compromise a tooth to the point that it needs to be extracted; or, advanced gum disease may weaken the alveolar bone...
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Author:
John Markus
26th January 2012
Professional teeth cleanings play an important role in maintaining good oral health. Checkups involve much more than merely removing unsightly stains from your teeth. They entail checking for cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems. Your dentist ...
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Author:
John Markus
26th January 2012
Women have a unique system of health due to the different ways that hormones function in the female body. This makes women much more susceptible to diseases than men, including oral health diseases. These hormones can affect the response that a woman’s bo...
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Author:
jmharmon
26th January 2012
The kidneys are blood filtering organs placed in the back of our abdomen. Kidneys remove bodily waste by filtering blood and then change it into urine. From our kidneys, urine is carried into the bladder through a tube known as the ureter. Kidney cancer ...
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Author:
P., Piero D.D.S.
24th January 2012
There are a many of reasons why Americans don’t go to the dentist. Some say they don’t want to waste money while others say that their teeth and gums are healthy because they don’t feel any pain. But they haven’t considered why dentists recommend regular ...
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Author:
victor mishra
19th January 2012
In our previous article post, qualified and experienced implant dentist, Dr. Wayne Brueggen, began answering some of the questions frequently asked about Houston dental implants as a tooth replacement solution to single and multiple missing teeth. In this...
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Author:
Dr. Wayne. Brueggen
19th January 2012
"If it is not broken, don't fix it." Isn't that how the saying goes? Well, when it comes to teeth, most people really CAN'T TELL if it's broken.
Consider these interesting dental tidbits:
-- Periodontal (gum) disease is the number one cause of toot...
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Author:
Dr. Richard J. Walicki
18th January 2012
Several years ago I had an interesting conversation with a patient of mine. This woman had been a patient for a long time and we knew about each other’s lives pretty well. She confided to me that she was having a hard time getting pregnant for the first t...
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Author:
Jon
17th January 2012
An eye-catching smile is not determined only by the appearance of your teeth. The appearance and health of your gums play a crucial part in the overall appearance of your smile and your oral health. Your gums serve as a foundation of your teeth and frame ...
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Author:
perwab
17th January 2012
We all brush our teeth twice a day. We know we should floss. We swish around some mouth wash to ensure fresh breath. But, really, how important is it all? No one wants a cavity, but is the situation really that dire? Surprisingly, yes.
We all brush our...
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Author:
JamesW00ds