Dental Health

A dental implant is directly inserted into the jawbone. As you are most likely thinking, this indeed results in some initial soreness and discomfort. The countdown until the anesthetic wears off begins as soon as you sit up. With proper post-treatment care, however, the discomfort can be managed and the healing process begins. Here are […]

1) A sac, similar to the amniotic sac surrounding a baby in utero, surrounds impacted wisdom teeth. If the impacted wisdom tooth is not extracted and the sac perforated and removed, this sac encasing the impacted wisdom tooth my form a dentigerous cyst, which could then turn into an ameloblastoma. Both these pathologic entities can […]

There are a lot of factors involved in nailing a job interview. First, you have to be qualified for the position, but this is usually a prerequisite to getting an interview. From there, you have to find a way to impress hiring agents. You can prepare by conducting mock interviews at home with the help […]

Most people who have been to the dentist are familiar with the drill, so to speak. You undergo examination and cleaning, along with tests to determine the overall state of your oral health. During some appointments, patients also receive dental x-rays. While the purpose of having a check-up and cleaning is relatively clear – keeping […]

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 […]

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 […]