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Veterans Trust Fund Assists Veterans with Receiving Dental Care

2019-07-08T18:31:11-05:00

The VA offers comprehensive dental care benefits to certain qualifying Veterans. Local VA offices are able to determine if one qualifies for dental services directly from the VA dental clinic. A veteran needs to be 100% disabled and/or have an injury directly correlated to their service. The treatment provided at the VA clinic is at [...]

Veterans Trust Fund Assists Veterans with Receiving Dental Care2019-07-08T18:31:11-05:00

4 Signs You Have Gum Disease and What to Do About It

2019-06-17T19:55:48-05:00

By Steven Lin, DDS | Medically reviewed by a board-certified physician | Updated March 10, 2019 In This Article Bleeding Gums Gum Recession Tooth Sensitivity High Blood Sugar Controlling Gum Disease If you’re worried you might have gum disease, there’s good reason for that. Gum disease affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population. That’s [...]

4 Signs You Have Gum Disease and What to Do About It2019-06-17T19:55:48-05:00

Vaping and oral health: It’s worse than you think

2019-06-17T19:48:51-05:00

Drs. Scott Froum and Alisa Neymark examine the effects of e-cigarette ingredients and their notable deterioration on oral health, as well as offer insight into how explosions while vaping and burn injuries from e-cigarettes can lead to disfigurement of oral soft tissue. Jan 10th, 2019 Figure 2: Effects of e-cigarette usage The use of electronic [...]

Vaping and oral health: It’s worse than you think2019-06-17T19:48:51-05:00

Why Are Heart Attacks and Strokes on the Rise in Young Adults?

2019-06-11T16:59:36-05:00

Bradley Bale, MD & Amy Doneen, DNP, ARNP May 8, 2019 After Luke Perry’s death from a massive stroke at age 52, many people asked how this could have happened. Wasn’t the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star too young for a stroke? And could this tragedy have been prevented? Perry joins a growing list of celebrities [...]

Why Are Heart Attacks and Strokes on the Rise in Young Adults?2019-06-11T16:59:36-05:00

PERI-IMPLANT DISEASES

2019-06-11T14:48:42-05:00

Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants. Similar to a natural tooth, bacteria can build up on the base of the implant, below the gum line. Over time, the bacteria irritate the gum tissue, causing it to become inflamed, damaging the tissue and if not caught early, [...]

PERI-IMPLANT DISEASES2019-06-11T14:48:42-05:00

Should You Bite on Dental Insurance?

2019-06-03T19:42:23-05:00

BY AMY FONTINELLE There's no question that dental work is expensive – especially when you need to have major work done. If you're not covered through your job, you may have to purchase it on your own. However, purchased privately, dental insurance can be a huge waste of money if your plan doesn't match your [...]

Should You Bite on Dental Insurance?2019-06-03T19:42:23-05:00

Drug Addiction: The Importance of Patient Disclosure before Dental Treatment

2019-06-03T19:36:05-05:00

By Katie Melko, RDH, MSDH - November 5, 2018 © Victoria М / Adobe Stock Working for a Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is rewarding, yet the variety of patients I serve can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful. Patients I see regularly range from drug and alcohol addicts, special needs, juvenile delinquents, patients who are [...]

Drug Addiction: The Importance of Patient Disclosure before Dental Treatment2019-06-03T19:36:05-05:00

GUM DISEASE AND OTHER SYSTEMIC DISEASES

2019-05-30T15:13:05-05:00

OSTEOPOROSIS Researchers have suggested that a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. Studies suggest that osteoporosis may lead to tooth loss because the density of the bone that supports the teeth may be decreased, which means the teeth no longer have a solid foundation. RESPIRATORY DISEASE Research has found that bacteria that [...]

GUM DISEASE AND OTHER SYSTEMIC DISEASES2019-05-30T15:13:05-05:00

GUM GRAFT SURGERY

2019-05-30T15:15:17-05:00

Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Gum graft surgery will repair the defect and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss. Before Gum Graft Surgery After Gum Graft Surgery Gum grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where absent due to excessive gingival recession. During gum graft [...]

GUM GRAFT SURGERY2019-05-30T15:15:17-05:00

PERIODONTAL DISEASE FACT SHEET

2019-05-30T15:20:14-05:00

THE PREVALENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE According to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of Americans aged 30 or older have periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal disease. This equals approximately 64.7 million Americans. THE CAUSES & SYMPTOMS Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft and [...]

PERIODONTAL DISEASE FACT SHEET2019-05-30T15:20:14-05:00
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