Dental implants and dentures in Wilmington are intended to serve a similar function. Dental implants and dental dentures restore your chewing capability, restore speech, and support facial muscles. In addition, replacement of missing also serves to restore aesthetics, thereby improving self-confidence and reducing consciousness and anxiety which comes with missing teeth. So, the question remains, … Continue reading
Furcation involvement is the loss of gingival tissue below the normal gum line in a way that it exposes the root division of multi-rooted teeth. The molars are the teeth which suffer the most of furcation involvement and once the furcation area gets involved, saving the tooth is really difficult. The exposure of the root … Continue reading
It is a common dental emergency where we see a localised collection of a pus filled sac due to an increase in virulent organisms in an existing pocket or due to a decrease in drainage potential. Periodontal abscesses may be seen in patients both with active periodontal disease or not, as often a times foreign … Continue reading
Periodontal disease begins as a mild inflammation of gums due to inadequate oral hygiene and progresses onto bleeding, swelling and pocket formation in its initial stages. Our specialists at Wilmington can help you stop the progression but if it isn’t intercepted with good oral health practices, the disease will further progress onto deepening of pockets, … Continue reading
The gingival sulcus is snuggly fit around the tooth but in the presence of gingival diseases the periodontal sulcus depends and gets unattached from the tooth surface, leading to the formation of periodontal pockets. Pocket formation is one of the earliest indications of periodontal disease. As it deepens, it gives the perfect breeding environment for … Continue reading
Periodontal disease and diabetes have a two-way relationship. Studies show the two to be closed linked as the risk of periodontitis aggravated the effects of diabetes in patients with poor glycemic control and diabetes is also a significant risk factor for periodontal disease. Diabetes and chronic gum disease are both largely prevalent in the population … Continue reading
Aetiology Gum disease develops in the absence of good oral hygiene. A thin biofilm of plaque develops around the tooth and gingival margin, which may accumulate over time if not removed through manual cleaning with a toothbrush. There is a direct correlation between plaque biofilm and the severity of gingivitis. This accumulated plaque eventually mineralises, … Continue reading
Are my gums receding? What to do if I see receding gums with only one tooth? Can such a condition be treated? If these questions are running through your mind, this blog will help you answer them. Gum recession is a dental condition in which your gums pull back or recede from their former position. … Continue reading
Are you noticing a lot of tartar deposits in your mouth? Do you think you may have some gum disease? If you are nodding yes, you may be wondering how you can get rid of the deposits or get treatment for your gum disease. Scaling and root planing are some of the most commonly done … Continue reading
Do you find yourself grinding your teeth in the middle of the day or wake up every day with jaw pain or a headache? If your answer is Yes, you might be suffering from Bruxism. Bruxism is the medical term for habitual teeth grinding and jaw clenching. It most commonly happens at night, which means … Continue reading
