Important Facts about Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Blog Highlights: Sleep apnea is a disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted while you sleep Central sleep apnea happens when the brain fails to signal the muscles you use for breathing to function Obstructive sleep apnea happens when there are obstructions in your airways that is preventing you from breathing properly during […]
Things you need to Know about Sjögren’s Syndrome
Blog Highlights: Sjögren’s Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks your own moisture-producing glands and organs. This disorder can affect anyone no matter the race or ethnic group Sjögren’s Syndrome mostly affects women who are aged 40-50 years old The cause for Sjögren’s Syndrome still remains unknown As […]
Important things you need to know about Root planing and Scaling
Blog Highlights: Gum disease is caused by bacteria found in plaque; it develops as the plaque begins to reach the gum line. Gum disease causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, creating spaces called pockets. Root planing and scaling are designed for deep cleaning, they are ideal for patients who are suffering from […]
Things you need to know about Dental Sealants
Blog Highlights: Dental sealants create a barrier that protect your teeth from decay They are ideally used to seal off the pits and fissures on your teeth’s chewing surfaces When applied, the sealant goes into the pits and fissures where it hardens and bonds directly to the tooth Dental sealants are typically used to help […]
Important Facts About Your Saliva
Blog Highlights: Saliva is very important for your oral health Saliva has many similar properties to blood It can help protect both hard and soft tissues within your mouth The reduced flow of saliva can lead to tooth decay and to oral infections Saliva contains substances that help you digest food, protect your mouth from […]
Basic Information about Root Canal Treatments
Blog Highlights: A root canal treatment is done when the pulp of your tooth gets inflamed or infected It is done by removing the soft tissue within your tooth and by cleaning and resealing it afterwards If a root canal is not done on time, the pain and swelling can increase A tooth that has […]
What is Periodontics?
Blog Highlights: Periodontics specializes in treating inflammatory diseases that affect the gums and other supporting structures around your teeth Periodontists can provide you with the latest diagnostic techniques and treatments for different periodontal diseases Periodontists can help treat mild gingivitis, they can perform surgical procedures, and they can also help you get dental implants As […]
Important Facts about Plaque
Blog Highlights: Dental plaque can cause tooth decay and gum disease when left untreated Plaques can harden into tartar or calculus The presence of tartar on the gum line can cause the development of gingivitis Regular dental cleaning and proper oral hygiene can help prevent the development of dental plaque The sticky film that covers […]
