A Letter to Patients from the Dental Office
Dear Patients, Dentistry has come a long way in the last thirty years. It’s a profession that requires constant learning because science and technology keep evolving. To think it wasn’t that long ago that we performed dentistry without gloves and maybe with a cigarette hanging out of our mouth. But now we know better, and…
Read MoreThere’s an Easy Way to Treat Gum Disease…and It’s Not Antibiotics
Periodontal disease can be treated easily and effectively at home without the downsides of antibiotics If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re among the 80% of American adults living with gum disease. In its earliest stages, gum disease develops as gingivitis, which is characterized by inflammation—most patients can’t tell that they have the…
Read MoreA Better Way to Battle Biofilm
Successful treatment of periodontal disease requires effectively managing the root of the problem: biofilm. However, by exploring the nature of oral biofilm, it becomes clear that this is no easy task. Dental plaque is a type of biofilm, a slime-enclosed community home to hundreds of species of bacteria and other microorganisms, both infectious and innocuous.…
Read MoreDental Practice Hero – Dr. Shalini Sethi
Why do you believe it is important to proactively diagnose periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is extremely important to diagnose since it can have detrimental effects on your dental health and body. The gums and bone are the “basic foundation” for teeth. Periodontal disease can lead to bone loss, inflammation, bleeding, loose teeth, and an abscess.…
Read MoreExploring the Link Between Halitosis and Gum Disease
Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is something that most people go to great lengths to avoid. It’s not hard to see why: persistent bad breath comes with significant social stigma and can cause anxiety, low self-esteem, and otherwise negatively affect a person’s quality of life. The condition is so dreaded that Americans spend nearly $1.5…
Read MoreReduce the Need for Periodontal Surgery and Scaling with Non-Invasive Perio Tray Therapy
For many patients struggling with periodontal health, the road to relief can seem never-ending. This is, in part, due to the hyper-resilient nature of oral biofilm, the core cause of gum disease. Because oral biofilm features a protective slime matrix and has a capacity for cell-to-cell communication, like all biofilms, it tends to resist and…
Read More
