After the age of 40, most people snore. Yes, men and women! The primary cause of snoring/sleep apnea is the tongue blocking off the back of the throat and airway. The options for treatment of snoring/sleep apnea are: 1) A CPAP machine which forces air past the tongue blocking the airway in the back of the […]
Is Periodontal Disease Contagious?
Periodontitis in lay terminology is called “gum disease,” or “Pirreah.” Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Gum Disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on our teeth. Saliva carries the bacteria, which causes gum inflammation. Kissing, sharing food utensils, shared tooth brushes […]
Real World Endo Presentation at Dr. Cutbirth’s Teaching Center
Dr. Alex Fleury presents “Real World Endo” at Dr. Cutbirth’s teaching center in Dallas – the Center for Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry (CARD).
The Importance of 6-month Cleanings by a Dental Hygienist
1) Dental plaque and debris build up at and below the gumline. 2) Home dental care will remove surface build-up, but will not remove hard calculous build-up below the gumline. 3) Sub-gingival build-up is the type of calculous that causes periodontal disease, bone loss and eventually loss of teeth. 4) The mouth is very vascular […]
Habits Are Hereditary, Not Bad Teeth
Recent studies have shown that alignment and placement of teeth are hereditary, but significant dental issues such as decay are not. The physiological make-up of teeth may resemble your parents, much like bone density or thickness of your hair, but not to the point where you should expect to have dental problems if your parents […]
The Importance of Sealants for Children’s Teeth
Properly placed sealants in the occlusal (biting surface) grooves of children’s permanent teeth is an important way to help prevent tooth decay. Thin, deep grooves on the biting surfaces of posterior teeth improve food-chewing efficiency but, unfortunately, sticky food readily packs into those thin grooves. Sticky sweets like Gummy Bears, Jolly Ranchers, Granola Bars, Milk […]