HOW GUM DISEASE AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH

Gum disease can lead to strokes, diabetes heart disease, and respiratory disease.

Heart Diseases: Inflammation triggered by bacteria in gums is responsible for the link between heart and gum disease. It can also aggravate any existing heart conditions one might have. Patients with infective endocarditis may require prior antibiotic cover before undergoing cleaning or any treatment of the gums.

Diabetes: Periodontal disease can cause the bl...

Snoring is a common medical disorder that happens from a tissue that vibrates as the person breathes through a narrow airway. But this could be life-threatening as it could lead to sleep apnea. It is a condition wherein a person stops breathing for few seconds during sleep.

 

“Not all people who snore have sleep apnea but all sleep apnea patients snore.”

 

Thus snoring is a symptom not to be ignored. Still, 90% of people are not diagno...

Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth? + All Your Questions Answered

APRIL 24, 2018

Many studies have been conducted, but the most common result is that at least one wisdom tooth is present.

WHAT ARE WISDOM TEETH?

Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that typically form behind the standard first and second set of molars in the jaw. They are often referred to as third molars, and they’re the final set of chompers to grow in.

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March 8th, 2018

Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

If you miss the freedom and confidence that comes with a complete set of healthy teeth, you might be thinking about getting dental implants at The Masterpiece Smiles. This procedure has dozens of benefits; implants may last for a lifetime, they look fantastic, and they’re strong enough to stand up to pretty much any food. But is this tooth replacement method right for you? Let’s talk about some of the...

Why Are They Called “Wisdom” Teeth?

02/04/2010 | Posted in Fun Dental Facts, Wisdom Teeth

Why Are They Called “Wisdom” Teeth?

Third molars have been referred to as “teeth of wisdom” since the Seventeenth Century and simply “wisdom teeth” since the Nineteenth Century. The third molars generally appear much later than other teeth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 when a person reaches adulthoo...

‘I credit this dentist with saving my life’

Posted on October 25, 201

In July 2012, registered nurse Sandy Wexler went to her dentist for her routine cleaning, just as she always did.

After her cleaning, the dentist did a routine check for oropharyngeal cancer, including a visual inspection and palpating Sandy’s neck. Sandy wasn’t very familiar with exams like this and thought that maybe her new dentist was doing extra tests to pad her bill.

But...

Having a great smile can do wonders for your self-confidence, and when you’re trying your best to make a great first impression, nothing does it quite like a dazzling white smile. People looking for a total dental overhaul are often described as looking for a ‘Hollywood smile’ – or a sparkling set of pearly whites, which is the perfect answer to discolored or misaligned teeth.

At Dr Nairi kureghian's dental office, we’ve been helping patients achieve their ...

1. Wearing dentures is a learning curve. Wearing false teeth is like learning to ride a bike; it takes a while, but once you master the ride it never leaves you. If it’s your first time, it may take up to six weeks to learn to use them properly.

2. They are made of acrylic. Acrylic preforms best in a moist environment. Patients remove their dentures at night to rest their gums storing them in water or a denture cleaning agent. Do not place the dentures in boiling water as this ...