Category: Periodontics

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What does a Periodontist Really do?

June 30, 2020

Many people ask the same question: what does a periodontist do? To understand what it is, we have to take a look at many factors. Remember not to confuse a periodontist with a pediatrician. Both are entirely different! One specializes in teeth while the other specializes in helping to cure children. Knowing the area of …

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Is Full Mouth Extraction Necessary?

February 15, 2020

Attractive teeth can enhance a person’s personality. However, there can be certain reasons due to which one may decide to go for full mouth extraction. Ignoring oral hygiene can cost a lot to a person. One may develop widespread caries and periodontal diseases that it would be difficult for any treatment to save the teeth. …

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5 Signs That You Have Gum Disease

April 23, 2019

According to a CDC study, nearly half of the American adult population has gum disease. As a result, there is a 50-50 chance that as you are reading this, you are also suffering from gingivitis without knowing it. If you notice any of the following, then you need to visit the dentist before you start …

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Mouth Ulcers: Causes and Prevention

March 27, 2019

Have you ever winced from pain while eating something spicy? Perhaps you had bitten your inner cheeks/tongue in error or you scrubbed too hard while brushing in the morning. These things happen so often we hardly realize there’s a name for them: mouth ulcers (also known as canker sores). Mouth ulcers happen when there is …

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How to Prevent Gum Disease

February 25, 2019

Gum disease happens as a result of plaque buildup between the gums and the teeth. The plaque carries bacteria and when allowed to fester in the mouth, it causes gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). If gingivitis is left untreated, it may lead to periodontitis and advanced periodontitis (gum recession and tooth loss). Preventive measures The …

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Why Do Your Gums Bleed?

February 14, 2017

Ever been to the dentist for your yearly check-up, and have your gums bleed when they start looking in your mouth? You probably have — after all, it’s a common enough occurrence that the common response “your gums are bleeding because you don’t floss enough,” is often used as a punchline to several jokes floating …

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