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Dental Emergency? Trusted Dentist in Montchanin, DE, Explains When to Act Fast
Summary Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. Tooth pain can start suddenly, accidents happen without warning, and swelling or bleeding can feel alarming when you’re not sure what’s normal and what isn’t. In those moments, most patients ask the same question: Is this something I need to act on right now, or can it wait? Not all dental problems are emergencies, but some require immediate attention to avoid discomfort, infection, or irreversible damage. Understanding the difference might help you keep your mouth healthy and avoid extra stress. This article tells you what to do if you have a dental emergency in Montchanin, DE. It tells you what symptoms
Dental Crowns in Montchanin, DE: Restore Your Smile with Garrett B. Lyons D.D.S., P.A.
Summary When a tooth becomes damaged, worn down, or weakened, many patients worry that extraction might be the only option. Another symptom of TMJ difficulties that many don’t think about is trouble sleeping. People commonly clench their jaws and grind their teeth while sleeping without knowing it. Common indicators include aching jaws in the morning, tight face muscles, or headaches when you wake up. Some patients say they still feel tired despite getting a full night’s sleep. Not getting enough sleep might make you feel bad, lose attention, and have less energy. This can affect how well you do your job and your general health over time. A lot of
It’s All About Perio Maintenance
Summary Periodontal therapy involves many factors and events, including probing, radiographs, diagnosis, case typing, treatment planning, scaling, irrigating, surgery, prescribing, re-evaluating, and perio maintenance, among others. Some or all of these activities are necessary to arrive at a successful clinical outcome; however, only one of them determines the longevity of our successful treatment results. It’s all about perio maintenance. Perio maintenance is every three months for life – the life of the patient or life of the dentition. This is not an arbitrary interval. When a biofilm is forming, the early colonizing bacteria are not pathogenic; they cannot cause perio disease. If this biofilm is not eliminated or adequately dismantled,
A Healthy Mouth Contributes to Overall Health
Summary “For more than a decade, a body of scientific study has developed, which has identified a relationship between oral health and overall health. These studies have focused on the correlation between chronic oral infection and inflammation (periodontal or gum disease) and several medical conditions: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, pregnancy, and some cancers.” “In fact, 120 disease symptoms can be detected in the mouth by a dentist and one of two people in the United States has some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. It is the most significant dental disease affecting adults
Important Facts About Periodontal Disease
Summary A. Periodontal disease is a chronic and progressive disease. In most cases it can be successfully treated and controlled. Early treatment of periodontal disease is not only less invasive (non-surgical), but usually results in a better long term prognosis. Left untreated, gum disease will only worsen. B. Periodontal therapy involves more than just getting your teeth cleaned. The following comparison shows the main differences between a routine cleaning and periodontal therapy. Except from: Dr. Robert J. Malone D.D.S.
Evolution of LISTERINE Antiseptic Mouthrinse
Summary LISTERINE Antiseptic mouthrinse has a 125 year history and is the most extensively studied nonprescription mouthrinse on the market. LISTERINE Antiseptic is the only nationally branded nonprescription antimicrobial mouthrinse to carry the ADA Seal of Acceptance, and it is the number-one dentist-recommended brand of nonprescription antimicrobial mouthrinse. A hundred years after LISTERINE Antiseptic was created, the importance of preventing plaque was well established. Furthermore, studies showed that most patients are not able to adequately control plaque by brushing and flossing because of a combination of poor dexterity, insufficient time spent on oral hygiene, and the presence of implants, crowns, and braces. By the turn of the new century, LISTERINE
