Sjögren's Syndrome: Oral Symptoms And How They Can Be Treated

Posted on 7 December 2015

Sjögren's syndrome can be a debilitating and damaging chronic disease to live with, and many patients have to undergo a range of treatments to take care of various organs and body parts affected by the disease, so it's no surprise that dental care is often neglected. However, the symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome can cause a range of oral and dental disorders, so if you suffer from this relatively obscure auto-immune disorder, it's important to work closely with your dentist to mitigate the damage to your mouth that Sjögren's syndrome can cause. [Read More]

Keeping your kids busy in the dentist's waiting room

Posted on 19 November 2015

Taking your children to the dentist can be a difficult process, particularly if they are scheduled for an invasive procedure. Before you enter the dentist's consult room, however, you may have an entirely different battle on your hands- keeping your children entertained and well-behaved in the waiting room. If your child has a dentist's visit coming up, check out these helpful tips for how to keep your kids busy in the dentist's waiting room. [Read More]

What to Know Before Getting Dental Implants

Posted on 29 October 2015

If you have dental problems that lead to loss of one or more teeth that necessitate having a false tooth or set of teeth placed in your mouth, you may consider having dental implants. Dental implants involve a procedure where an oral surgeon surgically infuses an artificial tooth into the jawbone, providing a more permanent solution for tooth replacement. Dental implants offer a long-term option compared to other types of procedures such as bridges and dentures. [Read More]

Dental Abscess: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on 9 October 2015

A dental abscess is a condition associated with the infection of the teeth, gums or the general surrounding tissue. The problem leads to inflammation and collection of pus around the affected area. Over time, the infection can spread to the nearby teeth and gum tissues in your mouth. There are two types of dental abscess issues: peri-apical and periodontal abscesses. The former occurs if you have a dental cavity that allows bacteria to penetrate the inner pulp cavity in the tooth. [Read More]

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Oral Health and Genetic Risk Factors

Hi! My name is Molly, and in spite of being diligent about brushing and flossing, I suffer from a lot of oral health issues including cavities and gum disease. I have realized over the years how big of a role genetics plays in oral health, and I find it to be such an exciting topic that I have created a blog about it. In this blog, I am going to include info about genetics and dentistry, but I am also going to include posts about what to do if you "inherited" challenging teeth from your family. For example, sealants have helped me to avoid cavities. I hope you find this blog useful, and that you keep returning to read its posts! --Molly

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