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Poor oral health such as gum disease has been linked to systemic diseases. One of these diseases is breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. While breast cancer is declining if poor oral health can contribute to developing it then it’s important to maintain regularly scheduled appointments with your local periodontist.

During our day to day busy schedules it’s not uncommon for certain tasks or duties to get placed on the backburner. Finding time to go to the dentist or periodontist for your regularly scheduled check up can often fall into this backburner category. However, maintaining routine visits is essential to making sure that you are doing all you can to ensure your oral health and oral hygiene is being made a priority. Also, having some standard check ins with your dentist or peridontist will help with preventative measures that may need to be taken.

Gingivitis is a disease, that causes the soft tissues providing structure to your teeth to become infected and inflamed. Gingivitis occurs when bacteria gets trapped in these areas and starts attacking the periodontium. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of gingivitis. When you begin to experience bleeding gums after brushing and flossing, it would be wise to see your dentist for help. Gingivitis does not start out painful, and most often it is hard to spot – but if left unattended could lead to severe infections and major issues.  

One of the most obvious signs of gingivitis is if you find your gums to be swollen, painful or bleeding. These are the most easily identified signs of infection of the gums and tissue. Some people ignore the fact their gums are bleeding as they associate it with brushing and flossing too hard. If you notice that your breath has a sudden rotten odor, it could also be a sign of gingivitis. The best thing to do is see a dentist as soon as you notice these symptoms. They will get you the proper treatment necessary, so it does not proceed to turn into a larger oral disease.  

When you are seeking out dental implant surgery, you must be an eligible candidate. When you are eligible, one of the things you must have is strong bone density in your jaw. This allows the implant to be secure, and without strong bones, your implant may fail. If you do not have a strong jawbone, but need to have implant surgery, bone grafting and soft tissue grafting can get you to the point of achieving your dental implant surgery.

Our teeth say a lot about us. Our smiles are the first sign when we greet someone, or simply pass someone on a street. If you are not happy with your teeth, you’ll most likely be less apt to smile, and let your personality show. Feeling guarded because of your oral hygiene reflects upon others. Fortunately, dental implants give people that spark back.

Dental implants are more than just false teeth - they are something to be proud of. Dental implants are a permanent way to bring back your smile with strength. They are customized to you, because everyone is unique. From size, shape, and color, dental implants will bring back your confidence and personality.

Parents and dentists everywhere have spent their lifetime telling children to brush and floss their teeth every night. Kid’s generally blow off what their parents say – but for this specifically, they shouldn’t. Oral hygiene is one of the most important things we should stay on top of, as it can cause serious issues if not taken care of.

The human body is an extremely complex mechanism. As simple as it is to catch a cold from someone else, it is as simple for one part of your own body to affect another. If you do not keep up with your oral hygiene, you may risk infecting your blood stream, or cause other severe problems. Poor oral hygiene has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues.

Gum Recession is one of the most permanent and pronounced side effects of advanced periodontal disease. Gum recession is something that many patients miss during its early stages, when the impact it’s had is minimal to your oral health. Luckily, there are treatments for gum recession that include reconstructive techniques that can help restore your smile even after permanent changes...

There are a lot of options available to patients who need to treat gum disease. Some are geared to more or less advanced presentations than others, but most treatments can be used across a spectrum of cases. That means when you are looking to remove infected tissue and reboot your mouth to a state where you can prevent infection from coming back, you can afford to look for the options that are most effective and least troublesome to recover from. Over the years, a lot of them have been developed, but laser gum surgery makes advances beyond what has been seen with many previous techniques.

There are a lot of options available to patients who need to treat gum disease. Some are geared to more or less advanced presentations than others, but most treatments can be used across a spectrum of cases. That means when you are looking to remove infected tissue and reboot your mouth to a state where you can prevent infection from coming back, you can afford to look for the options that are most effective and least troublesome to recover from. Over the years, a lot of them have been developed, but laser gum surgery makes advances beyond what has been seen with many previous techniques.

Have Severe Dental Anxiety? IV Sedation May Be the Answer   Taking care of your oral health is important, but if you are anxious about visiting your periodontist, you are not alone. Many adults suffer from some form of dental anxiety, which can include symptoms ranging from an elevated heartbeat to an all-out panic attack. The good news is that sedation dentistry provides safe options to help you get dental care even if you are anxious. If your dental anxiety is severe, Dr. Leo Tokarczyk offers IV sedation, which may be right for you.   What Is Dental Anxiety?   Dental anxiety is when a person exhibits physical symptoms of anxiousness or panicking by visiting the periodontist or another dental professional. The anxiety can range from mild to severe. In patients who experience severe symptoms, it may be a feat to even walk in the office, let alone sit in a dental chair or have a professional work in the mouth.   How Can IV Sedation Help?   IV sedation is a ...