Jan 23, 2011 | Dental Implant, Periodontal Risk Factors
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 categories:...
Jan 20, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
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...
Jan 2, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Spreading the Word About the Perio/Stillbirth Connection Many clinicians are unaware that the bacteria that thrive in women with gum disease can travel through their blood and harm or even kill an unborn child. We have begun getting the word out through the media,...
Jan 1, 2011 | Periodontal Risk Factors
Tongue Piercings could cost thousands of dollars in orthodontic repairs Release Date: August 2, 2010 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mark this one down as a parental nightmare. First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else, she starts...
Jan 1, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Perio Protect® Perio Protect® is a custom-fit tray made by a specialized dental laboratory from impressions of the patient’s mouth taken by a dentist. The company states that, “Perio Protect® is a comprehensive method that is customized for individual patients to help...
Jan 1, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
NEW YORK | Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:18am EST Trouble thinking? Better see the dentist NEW YORK (Reuters) – Good oral care such as regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist, may help aging adults keep their thinking skills intact, according to a U.S. study....
