Dental Implants

    It is common to think that your mouth and body are two separate entities. In reality, they are two parts of the same body. This means that what affects the body will, in some way, affect the mouth, too. Your oral health and overall health are connected. The opposite is also true. This is why a dentist can look in your mouth and detect signs of some diseases that you may not even know that you have.  Non-dental Problems the Dentist May Find  As the dentist looks into your mouth, they may discover several health problems. These problems may include: Diabetes One of the most common non-dental problems that will be evident in your mouth is diabetes. This health problem is widespread, and as many as 7.2 million people have it but do not yet know it. When diabetes is present, there could be several symptoms that can affect your dental health. They include: Gum disease Dry mouth Oral thrush.  Gum disease treatment  needs to be controlled at the same time as di...

  After an oral surgery of any kind, a big part of the successful recovery is that you follow the diet carefully. If you ignore it, it can result in complications that will likely require you to go back to the dentist. In some cases, it may undo the dentist's work and require it to be repeated.  Foods to Eat After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction A wisdom tooth extraction creates a hole in your gums. It is usually left open to heal and a blood clot will usually form quickly. One problem that may occur after  wisdom teeth removal  is eating the wrong type of foods that could cause the blood clot to be dislodged. This will result in a painful dry socket – something you really want to avoid.  Foods to avoid include foods that are hard, such as bread with hard crusts, nuts, popcorn, European bread, pretzels, and chips. These foods can easily get into the socket, dislodge the clot, or they may cause infection. You also want to avoid eating hot foods or drinks because they m...

  The attractiveness of your smile is affected by the way your gums look. If they are receding, it will make your teeth look longer, and you will look older. One way to restore your smile and a more youthful look is by getting gum grafts. A gum graft will replace the tissue that was lost.   When having a gum graft to repair your receding gums, you will be given some instructions that need to be followed before and after the surgery. Following these tips from the periodontist will help your gums to heal faster and avoid unnecessary pain – and the possibility of having to repeat the surgery.     The Causes of Receding Gums  Gum disease is the leading cause of gum recession. Once it gets into the gums - periodontitis - the bacteria and inflammation start eroding the tissue that supports your teeth and the jawbone. Because it is in your gums, you cannot stop it without the help of a dentist. Over time, if it is not treated, your teeth will become loose and may ...

After you have had a tooth extraction, a blood clot will form over the bone. This is part of the healing process and it will occur rather quickly. Because the wound is fresh, the clot is still soft and can rather easily be dislodged. When it is moved out of place, even partially, it is possible for a dry socket to occur.  About Dry Sockets One of the main symptoms of a  dry socke t , which is also called alveolar osteitis, is going to be a pain. This is apt to be felt a couple of days after the extraction, and it can produce a considerable amount of discomfort. Since the clot no longer covers the cavity in the absence of the tooth, the bone and nerves are exposed.  Exposure to the air creates pain because food, liquids, and air can get into the space left by the tooth and will irritate the exposed nerves and bone. This condition can occur after a tooth is extracted, but it is most likely to occur after a  wisdom tooth extraction . Once the pain starts, it is doubtful...