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Gum disease is a common yet serious dental health problem. It affects most people at some point in their lives — some even lose teeth due to the disease. At Tulip Tree Dental Care, we are dedicated to helping patients maintain happy, healthy smiles for a lifetime. Let us help answer your questions regarding gum disease and help you treat it, if necessary. What is gum disease? Gum disease is an infection of the gum tissue. It is usually caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth brought on by

As dental hygienists, we will see a variety of patients in our dental office. Each patient will present with a unique medical history. It is essential to know how to treat our patients to the best of our ability, so that they are comfortable and cared for throughout the entire treatment process. They might have a certain disability, disorder, or disease that may alter or affect how we treat them. My patient is a 58-year-old female, who presents with controlled type II diabetes, hypertension,

Brodoski 1 Laura Brodoski English 102 Ms. Vatcher, MA 1 October 2002 Why Periodontal Disease Should be a Concern to All. Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough, that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque

Effect of Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy on gingival crevicular fluid superoxide dismutase levels in diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial A protocol of thesis submitted to the Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Oral Medicine, Periodontology, and Oral

Periodontal Disease in Dogs Gum disease in most animals including dogs can sneak up with no obvious signs. In the early stages of periodontal disease in dogs, there are no noticeable symptoms and most dog owners will not know it is there unless they know what to look for. The bad news is that by the time you can actually see that your dog has gum disease; it has reached an advanced stage that may require medical treatment to prevent problems such as eroded gums, pain, loose or missing teeth, and

Evaluation of the Effects of Lactobacilli Containing Probiotics in Non-Surgical Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: A Clinical and Microbiological Study Reham Lotfy Aggour Lecturer of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University ABSTRACT Background & Objectives: There is limited information on the effects of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) on management of periodontal disease. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the

Chapter 8: Provisional Restorations and Lab Procedures Q1. Elaborate the different kinds of provisional restorations. Ans. Provisional restoration, a temporary prosthesis is used after the tooth preparation as a protective or functional restoration until the fabrication of final prosthesis. These restorations are classified according to the following procedures: Technique used for fabrication Process of fabrication Type of material used in fabrication Duration of usage. Technique used for fabrication

The most recent NHANES survey, conducted in 2012, estimated the prevalence of periodontitis in adults aged thirty to seventy to be 47.2%.[1] This survey did not include younger age groups, in which aggressive periodontitis is more often seen. Aggressive periodontitis has been reported to affect 0.2 - 10% of the population below twenty-one years of age in African American and Hispanic subpopulations.[2] If left untreated, chronic and aggressive forms of periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and may

Diabetes affects nearly 30 million Americans each year. Diabetes is a disease that can cause problems with the eyes, nerves, kidneys, and heart. Oral health problems associated with diabetes are lesser known, but equally important. Diabetics who do not have good control over their blood sugar levels tend to have more oral health problems. The most common oral health problem associated with diabetics is gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation usually caused by the presence of bacteria in plaque

How to get rid of toothache naturally Toothache starts when the central part of the tooth becomes inflamed or swollen. The central region of the tooth has sensitive nerves, which become irritated or inflamed because of several reasons. If you are suffering from a toothache, it is imperative on your part to consult a dentist before it worsens. You can also try natural remedies to alleviate pain that do not have any kind of negative effects. Here are a couple of natural remedies to treat toothache