Patient Education

Gum or gingival recession is a common dental problem that is noticeable and experienced by a wide range of age groups. Recession, unfortunately, while not exclusively age specific; but is usually seen in older age groups more commonly due to various factors that will be specified below. What causes recession or receding gums? 1. Periodontal or gum disease. An estimated 47 percent of Americans suffer from periodontal or gum disease. Most of the periodontal disease

Dentures get a terrible reputation for being an “old person’s thing”, which are bulky, hard to manage, hard to speak with and overall reduces the quality of life. While some of these associated problems are not entirely untrue, a huge part of the denture process boils down to the way they are fabricated, the management of patient expectations, clear and precise communication with the lab and with the patient and understanding that no two dentures

What Is a Maryland Bridge? A Maryland bridge is a dental restoration used to replace a missing front tooth on the top or bottom. Unlike traditional bridges, which require significant alteration of adjacent teeth, a Maryland bridge is a minimally invasive option. It consists of a prosthetic tooth made from resin or porcelain, supported by “wings” that attach to the backside of the adjacent teeth. These wings, made of metal, resin, or porcelain, are cemented

Understanding Hydroxyapatite Hydroxyapatite or Nano-HA is technically an enamel component, found naturally. It is also a component that is largely used in remineralization of lost enamel – meaning essentially “rebuilding” the enamel. These days hydroxyapatite is added in toothpastes such as Cari-Free. Hydroxyapatite works differently from fluoride and in some situations can also be used as an alternative to fluoride. It does not alter the surface of enamel as fluoride does but instead “adds” crystals