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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 on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS.

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Sinus Augmentation and Ridge Augmentation

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 Ridge Augmentation appeared first on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS. The […]

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Bacteria Removal Techniques

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 Techniques appeared first on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS. The post Bacteria Removal […]

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Bleeding Gums Can Be A Sign of Gum Disease

Bleeding Gums 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 symptoms, you should see Dr. Levine for a comprehensive examination to find out […]

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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 by great trepidation, anxiety and (in rare cases) bed-wetting. So pervasive is a fear of […]

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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 Dental Pockets appeared first on Kenneth R. Levine, DDS.

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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 placing a dental crown or filling a cavity, can be performed. This procedure is known […]

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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. Levine, DDS.

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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 result in increased severity and occurrence of some medical problems. The post Periodontal Diseases and […]

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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 may seem like a given, but the toll of the years can become visible, not […]

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