Prosthodontic Specialists
in Esthetic and Implant Dentistry
When you are feeling sick, it can be tempting to stop taking care of yourself. Feeling under the weather usually means your body is experiencing pain or discomfort, and the urge to stay in bed all day and put hygiene habits on “hold” can seem overwhelming.
Taking care of your mouth when you are sick, however, may be ...
Deep cleaning is one of the best ways to fight gum disease and, depending on the level of disease, a thorough deep cleaning may require more than one visit. Let’s explore the symptoms of gum disease and what happens during and after a deep cleaning treatment.
Itchy gums are annoying, but not uncommon. The cause can range from inadequate oral hygiene to bruxism (teeth grinding). If your gums feel itchy, the first thing to do is take note of any other symptoms you may be experiencing at the same time.
For example, an itching sensation that is present along with tender or inflamed gums may indicate periodontal ...
Doylestown dentist Dr. Elyce Link-Bindo wants to provide you with all the support you need to enjoy a healthy smile. It certainly is no secret that tobacco use is bad for your general health. So it should not be too hard to imagine they impact that smoking can have on your oral health.
Tobacco use weakens your immune system and ...
Many people are diagnosed with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) and heartburn every year. Acid reflux often feels like a burning sensation or chest pain that can wake you up in the middle of the night. The chest pain can be so severe it mimics a heart attack. GERD has also been linked ...
Even if you always brush and floss your teeth, it is very beneficial to have your teeth cleaned once every six months. Dental plaque and tartar are a collection of germs on your teeth that can affect not only your mouth but your whole body. The bacteria in the mouth have been found to travel to ...
One of the most common dental issues people have is gum disease. Bad oral hygiene or skipping cleanings can lead to gum disease and because gum disease won’t cause many symptoms in its early stages, it is often left untreated until it has progressed to periodontal disease. Dr. Richard Cavanaugh and Dr. Elyce Link-Bindo are dedicated to preventative ...
With all of the different types of floss on the market, it can get confusing which type of floss you should use. Should you use waxed or unwaxed floss? According to the scientific literature, there is no superior type of floss. However, choosing the right floss for you is a matter of what is comfortable for you to use and ...
A frequently asked question that has come up this week at Doylestown Dental Group is: what mouthwash should I use? The answer depends on what you are looking for. There are two different types of mouthwash that I would recommend depending on your personal needs. The first thing to think about when it comes to mouthwashes is, does it contain ...
Are electric toothbrushes that much better than a manual, traditional toothbrush? When we look at the literature, there are conflicting results: some papers will say that there is no difference and others will state that an electric toothbrush is much more effective at removing plaque. What is more important than the actual toothbrush is the way you brush and how ...
One of the most common misconceptions is that dental infections can only infect your mouth. A lot of people think, "it's only a broken tooth, I can just live with the pain or I will get to it eventually." Recently hospitals have been seeing an increase in hospitalizations from tooth abscesses. Hundreds of thousands of people show up in the ...
If you or a loved one will be undergoing joint replacement, seeing a dentist beforehand can reduce your chances of infection following the surgery. Harmful bacteria from the mouth can spread and infect your new joint. See the following great article! http://www.aaos.org/news/aaosnow/feb11/clinical2.asp
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