Posts Tagged ‘oral health info’
Prosthodontist’s view-Patient expectations and satisfaction in dental treatment–part 1
As a practicing and teaching Prosthodontist Dr. Kaushal Dhawan is uniquely positioned to do patient assessments and come up with an ideal treatment plan specifically tailored for the patient needs. In order to provide comprehensive treatment and meet patient expectations with highest standards it is important to learn as much as possible about the…
Read MoreWhy Good Oral Hygiene Is So Important
Good oral hygiene helps to prevent dental problems – mainly plaque and tartar (calculus), which are the main causes of gum disease and tooth decay, or dental caries. Good oral hygiene may also help to prevent or delay dental erosion. Dental plaque is a soft whitish deposit that forms on the surface of teeth. It…
Read MoreOral Health of Seniors Declining
A recent briefing to congress in Washington, DC, titled “Oral Health in an Aging Nation: An Unmet Public Health Challenge”, focused on the importance of oral health in older Americans. Topics covered included the connection between oral health and systemic diseases, the economic and societal impact from the lack of access to services, and the…
Read MoreFDA Oral Health Warning about Homeopathic Teething Products
According to the American Dental Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that homeopathic teething products, such as tablets and gels, may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession. Homeopathic teething tablets and gels are…
Read MorePregnant Women Should Brush Their Teeth More Often
Did you know that good oral hygiene and maintaining oral health also is vital for pregnant moms-to-be and her new baby? Recent research, published by the Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecological and Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN) , has established the importance of oral health during pregnancy. Because oral health is crucial to overall health, and because of…
Read MoreAs Your Body Gets Older, Your Mouth Gets Older Too: Take Care of Both!
Getting older presents a range of challenges, not least of which is maintaining a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums. In fact, the aging process will often impair your sense of taste, while diseases, medications, and dentures can also contribute to this sensory loss. Then of course, as you age, so do your teeth and gums,…
Read MoreTooth Replacement Therapy Facts
As your Littleton dental implants specialists, we often speak with patients who tell us they are confused by the phrase, “tooth replacement therapy.” As with so many things medical, understatement is not at the top of the list of physicians’ traits. To put it simply, tooth replacement therapy includes all the ways your prosthodontist can…
Read MoreTooth Decay and Cavities
The most common disease worldwide is the common cold. The second most common disease is tooth decay, and that includes cavities. Say what? Yes, tooth decay is in fact a disease, leading to oral infections and abscesses, as well as possible tooth loss. From children to the elderly, from those living in poverty to those…
Read MoreSeptember is National Gum Care Month
Sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), September is National Gum Care Month, a time for all of us to focus on oral health and gum disease prevention. As we’ve mentioned many times here at The Dental Health Blog, taking care of your teeth and gums protect far more than your smile; doing so can…
Read MoreAre You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Not all prosthodontists and dental implant clinics are created equal; then too, it is also true that not all patients seeking implant tooth replacement are good candidates for dental implant surgery. “I didn’t know surgery was involved,” we often hear. So let’s be clear: The placement of dental implants does require oral surgery; the insertion…
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