The Green Dental Office.
Dentistry and the Environment Recently dentistry has taken on a new role in our annual lives by adding an adjective to its process: comfort. No more stiff chairs, old copies of Highlights magazine, and outdated art on the walls like my childhood dentist; these days...
12 Foods That Fight Bad Breath
Bad Breath (aka Halitosis) Sure, that fried tuna fish sandwich with garlic and onion might have tasted good at lunch, but your post-lunch associates are not enjoying the cornucopia of smells you produce with every word you speak. Fortunately, there are some super...
What is the success rate of Dental Implants?
Dental implants traditionally have a very high success rate. The majority of studies indicate long-term success rates well over 95%. However, there are many factors that can compromise the success rates of dental implants. These can be divided into three...
The Art and Science of Immediate Dental Implants
An immediate dental implant requires planning and skill, in fact it requires team work between the patient – restorative dentist, implant surgeon and laboratory technician. There is no question that given the current state of the art in dentistry, that dental...
Bad Breath: A Warning Sign Of Other Medical Conditions
A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth, and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of bodies suffer from...
topDentist Memphis & topPeriodontist Memphis
Congratulations to Dr. Craddock and Dr. Godat. They were both named as topDentists and topPeriodontists in Memphis Magazine for 2010. Periodontal Associates of Memphis is the only Periodontal and Implant Dentistry office in the Mid South to have both doctors...
Breakthrough In Dental Plaque Research
The Groningen professors Bauke Dijkstra and Lubbert Dijkhuizen have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth. This knowledge will stimulate the identification of substances...
North American Society of Periodontists Meeting
We had the privilege of attending the North American Society of Periodontists meeting this past weekend. This is the Best of the Best Periodontists across the country. This an unique organization of practicing periodontists with a mission of perfecting the art and...
Platelet Rich Plasma to Help Speed Healing
Drs. Craddock and Godat use special procedures to help improve your healing after certain procedures. One of these is listed below. The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation, according to an article in...
Smoking Cessation – How to quit smoking with a Chantix Plan?
One of the best ways we have found to quit smoking is with Chantix. One of the best ways to quit is to have a plan. If interested in quitting, check out this site to create a plan. http://www.chantix.com/support-plan.aspx If interested in more info on how smoking...