Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and General Approach
General information on tooth (dentin) sensitivity: short-lasting pain triggered by hot, cold or sweet stimuli, its common causes and the general approach.
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Informative articles on periodontology, implant surgery and oral & dental health.
How Nutrition Affects Gum Health
General information on how the frequency of sugar intake, acidic drinks, vitamin C and a balanced diet relate to gum health.
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What Is Crown Lengthening and When Is It Considered?
General information on crown lengthening: what the procedure involves, its aesthetic and functional indications, and the outline of the process and healing.
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Peri-implantitis: Inflammatory Disease of the Tissues Around Implants
General information on peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis: what they are, their signs, risk factors and how they are evaluated.
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Gum Abscess: Symptoms and Treatment Approach
General information on the symptoms of a gum (periodontal) abscess, how it differs from a tooth-related (periapical) abscess and the treatment approach.
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Dental Floss and Interdental Cleaning: Reaching Where the Brush Cannot
General information on cleaning the areas a toothbrush cannot reach, correct flossing technique, common mistakes, and the use of interdental brushes and water flossers.
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Gum Health During Pregnancy and Pregnancy Gingivitis
General information on how hormonal changes during pregnancy affect the gum tissue, pregnancy gingivitis, pregnancy granuloma and oral care during pregnancy.
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What Is Sinus Lifting and When Is It Needed?
General information on sinus lifting (sinus floor elevation), a procedure considered when bone height in the posterior upper jaw is insufficient before implants, its techniques and healing process.
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How Is a Jaw Cyst Treated? The Surgical Process
General information on the overall approach to treating jaw cysts, the surgical methods of enucleation and marsupialization, why the removed tissue is sent for pathology, and the healing process.
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What Is a Gummy Smile?
General information about what a gummy smile is, its possible causes, how it is evaluated, and a periodontal-health-based approach.
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Recovery After Tooth Extraction and Points to Watch
General information about the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction, protecting the blood clot, dry socket, nutrition, oral hygiene and suture control.
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How Should Teeth Be Brushed and Interdental Areas Cleaned?
General information about correct brushing technique, the use of dental floss and interdental brushes, common mistakes, and how professional cleaning complements home care.
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Bad Breath (Halitosis): Causes and Oral Care
General information about the intraoral and non-oral causes of bad breath, the professional evaluation and cleaning process, and daily oral-care recommendations.
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The Relationship Between Diabetes and Gum Health
General information about the two-way relationship between diabetes and gum health, how blood-sugar control affects the gums, oral care for people with diabetes and the importance of regular check-ups.
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Implants with Insufficient Bone: Grafting and Sinus Lifting
General information on why adequate jawbone matters for implants, how bone insufficiency is assessed with imaging, and an overview of grafting and sinus floor elevation.
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How Does Smoking Affect Gum Health?
General information on how smoking affects the gums and supporting tissues, how it can mask symptoms such as bleeding, its effect on healing and surgical procedures, and the possible benefit of quitting.
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Why Should Missing Teeth Be Treated?
General information on how a missing tooth affects neighboring and opposing teeth, its possible effects on chewing and the jawbone, and treatment options such as implants.
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Why Do Gums Bleed?
General information on plaque and tartar as a common cause of bleeding gums, other contributing factors, when to see a dentist, and oral care.
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Dental Implant Aftercare: What to Keep in Mind
General information on the first days after a dental implant, oral hygiene during healing, peri-implant tissue health and long-term care.
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Gum Recession: Causes and Approach
General information on how gum recession develops, its main causes, its signs, possible consequences, and the approach to prevention.
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Pink Esthetics in Smile Design
General information on what the "pink esthetics" formed by the gums means in smile design, the factors that affect the appearance of the gums, and the periodontal assessment approach.
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What Is a Jaw Cyst?
General information on what jaw cysts are, their common types, how they often develop without symptoms, and how they are noticed on radiographs.
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How Does the Dental Implant Treatment Process Work?
General information on the stages of dental implant treatment: assessment and planning, surgical placement, healing (osseointegration) and the prosthetic period.
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What to Know About Impacted Wisdom Teeth
General information on why a wisdom tooth may remain impacted, when extraction comes into consideration, and the points worth keeping in mind after surgical removal.
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Why Is Dental Scaling Important?
General information on how tartar forms, its effect on gum health, how often scaling may be performed, and aftercare.
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What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?
What can signs such as bleeding gums, redness and recession mean? A general guide to the causes of gum disease, its progression and the periodontal treatment approach.
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