Non-Surgical Treatment
Non-Surgical Treatment Not all patients need surgery. Cultures identify specific bacteria in your mouth. Non-surgical treatment can control periodontal disease in many patients. The post Non-Surgical Treatment appeared first on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS. The post Non-Surgical Treatment appeared first…
Read More Sinus Augmentation and Ridge Augmentation
In the upper arch, tooth loss results in bone loss and growth of the sinus. The bone can easily be regenerated through sinus augmentation. This will allow implants to be placed to replace missing teeth. The post Sinus Augmentation and…
Read More Bacteria Removal Techniques
Bacteria form a sticky colony or biofilm around your teeth. This plaque must be removed on a daily basis. When saliva, food, and fluids mix, they form bacteria deposits, which collect where the teeth and gums meet. The post Bacteria Removal…
Read More Bleeding Gums Can Be A Sign of Gum Disease
Bleeding gums is a sign of inflammation and infection. However, lack of bleeding is not a guarantee that your gums are healthy. Symptoms of Gum Disease The following are symptoms of gum disease. If you are experiencing any of the these…
Read More Sedation Dentistry: Dental Dreamscape
Sedation Dentistry: Dental Dreamscape This article describes how gentle sedation can be used to completely transform a patient’s experience in the dentist’s chair. For countless people around the world, that six-month appointment with the dentist is a calendar event marked…
Read More Dental Pockets
Dental Pockets A dental pocket is a space between the gum and the bone. As infection progresses, more bone is lost, teeth loosen and may be lost. The post Dental Pockets appeared first on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS. The post…
Read More Skilled Functional Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening The crown of a tooth is the visible part of the tooth that shows above the gumline. Sometimes, some of the gum and bone tissue around the tooth needs to be removed so that other procedures, such as…
Read More Halitosis and Smoking
Halitosis and Smoking Halitosis, or bad breath, is caused primarily by bacteria on the back of your tongue. The post Halitosis and Smoking appeared first on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS. The post Halitosis and Smoking appeared first on Kenneth R.…
Read More Periodontal Diseases and Medical Disease
Periodontal Diseases and Medical Disease Periodontal Diseases have been shown to have a strong correlation with many medical conditions and diseases. Correction of the Periodontal diseases may lessen the severity of the medical conditions. Not correcting the periodontal problems can…
Read More The Importance of Regular Dental Exams
The Importance of Regular Dental Exams This article explains the importance of receiving regular (bi-annual) professional oral health and hygiene care. Regular dental exams are an integral part of proper healthcare. In your childhood and early adulthood, healthy teeth and gums…
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