Periodontal disease is an infection to the gums which can destroy the bone and soft tissue that surrounds teeth. Most people who are diagnosed with this disease do not practice good oral hygiene. Signs and Symptoms The following signs and symptoms are commonly associated with periodontal disease: • Gums that are tender, swollen, red and [...]
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Dental cleanings should be scheduled regularly – twice a year, at least, though some patients may require additional visits between every two to six months, depending on their dental health – to avoid the build-up of plaque and various other potential problems, including periodontal inflammation or the development of tooth decay. While many consider them [...]
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Dental cleaning appointment are necessary for both the prevention of diseases as well as the education of the patients. The typical dental cleaning appointment includes instructions on how to properly floss and brush, teeth polishing,supra gingival scaling in order to remove the tartar and plaque that is present on all of the visible areas of [...]
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While many consider them an expensive nuisance, the truth is that regular dental cleanings are incredibly important to your long-term dental health, financially prudent in terms of the amount of money they could save you in the long term, and quick, painless appointments from which it is easy to quickly move on. Perhaps the highlight [...]
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Going to the dentist does not have to be a stressful experience, even for those that dislike the office visits. Manus Dental prides itself on being a professional, caring, and quality company that places an emphasis - and focus - on putting the patients and their needs first. With state of the art facilities and a large [...]
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At what age should I schedule my child’s first dental exam? It’ best to have your child seen by the second birthday. By starting earlier rather than later, your dentist can make sure that teeth are coming in well, and that your child has a good bite. Additionally, if thumb sucking or pacifier use is [...]
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Posted in Comprehensive dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Digital Dentistry, Family Dentist, Implant Dentistry, Manus Dental, Modern Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 21st, 2011
Comprehensive dentistry refers to an office that offers a full range of dental health services such as diagnosis, treatment, follow-up exams, and rehabilitation if need be. A comprehensive dentistry office will offer any dentistry service you could imagine in one location including cosmetic and specialty services. The convenience of a comprehensive dentistry office is obvious. [...]
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The focus of family dentistry is to help the patient maintain excellent oral hygiene and prevent serious dental issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease. In a typical preventive services dental appointment, the patient’s teeth are cleaned with specialty dental equipment, plaque and tartar build-up are removed by scraping and the patient receives fluoride [...]
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Caring for your teeth and gums is an essential part of daily life that if overlooked or neglected can have detrimental results. Periodontal gum disease affects 75 percent of Americans. Periodontal gum disease refers to an infection of the tissues of the gums as well as the bones surrounding the teeth. The primary cause of [...]
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Periodontal disease is a serious dental concern that can, if left untreated, lead to tooth loss. The disease is caused by bacteria that infect the gum and damage to the gums and the bone that supports the teeth. A periodontist is a dentist that specializes in treating gum disease. It is estimated that approximately 75 [...]
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