Posts Tagged ‘rheumatoid arthritis’
Need to Replace a Tooth? Your Options Explained
If you’re missing one or more teeth or expect to lose a tooth in the near future due to gum disease, you’ll want to consider tooth replacement options. Besides improving your appearance, all you teeth work together to help you chew, speak, and smile. When teeth are missing, it is more difficult to do these…
Read MoreHow Effective is Manual Toothbrushing?
Brushing with a manual toothbrush does not appear to result in optimal oral hygiene even with daily use. A systemic study was conducted recently to determine the average amount of plaque removed during hand brushing. The study showed that plaque reduction after a single manual brushing exercise was approximately 42 percent. The study analyzed various…
Read MoreRegular Cleaning, Root Planing & Perio Maintenance- The Difference Explained
A “regular” cleaning, a root planning procedure, and periodontal maintenance are not the same. This can be confusing for many dental patients. In this article we’ll look at the three procedures and explain what make them different from each other and why each procedure is recommended for certain groups of patients. A “regular” cleaning is…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Laser Treatment
Who is a candidate for laser gum treatment? Almost everyone who has periodontal disease, swollen gingiva, or soft tissue lesions that require biopsies. The laser treatment is especially good for treating very advanced cases that are almost beyond conventional surgical treatment because the laser treatment can often regenerate bone and soft tissue. It’s estimated that…
Read MorePresenting a Breakthrough in Periodontal Therapy: LANAP
LANAP: Laser Periodontal Therapy The newest technology available for periodontal are is the Nd:YAG Millennium PerioLase. This is the latest generation of the Nd:YAG laser, and it’s designed specifically to treat periodontal disease using LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure). Like LASIK surgery for the eyes, this therapy using the new laser is a breakthrough…
Read MoreHow to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
The State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports that low levels of pharmaceuticals are present nearly everywhere in our environment. Unused medications are known to enter our environment through excretion from animals and humans, disposal of unused drugs in toilets or landfills, and wastewater treatment systems. Further, the DEQ says that most wastewater…
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