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Any medical or dental surgical procedure carries an element of risk for complication and/or failure. Risk factors can greatly vary from patient to patient. Smoking and nicotine use of ANY KIND, including cigarettes, cigars, vaping, marijuana, dipping (smokeless and chewing...
From Crest.com What to Do If You Experience a Toothpaste Allergy If you have an allergic reaction to your toothpaste, swap it for another brand or flavor. The symptoms should go away on their own soon after. However, if symptoms...
Frenum:  The tissue that connects your cheeks, tongue or lips to your gum area. You have several frenums in your body. Diastema:  Diastema refers to a gap between your teeth. Gaps can occur anywhere in your mouth, but they're most common between...
When: September 12, 2023- October 26, 2023 Who: All Patients Coming to See Us What: Best COLLEGE Team Spirit Contest How to Enter: Wear an item of clothing from the COLLEGE sports team you are the most passionate about to...
What is Tori Removal? Dental tori are bony growths in the mouth that can cause irritation or discomfort. Sometimes it’s necessary to have tori removed.   If you feel a bump in your mouth around your teeth, you may have...
Soft Tissue Conditions: Before and After Treatment A periodontist is mainly concerned with diagnosing and treating soft tissue problems. Some soft tissue conditions include Lichen Planus, Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, Geographic Tongue, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Aphthous Ulcers and Oral Mucositis from...
Laser Periodontal Surgery: Before and After Dr. Todd Britten offers his patients at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Clearwater, Florida, the PerioLase and LANAP® protocol for treatment of periodontal disease. LANAP, or the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is...
Soda Destruction in Kids & Teens From ADA:  "It’s not just soda that’s contributing to an increase in tooth decay. Nationwide, students are drinking more sports drinks and fruit juices, which also contain high concentrations of sugar. The problem is...
Broken Crown - Before and After Your dentist can either repair or replace a broken crown For a broken crown, your dentist will assess the issue and correct it right away. If the crown is still repairable, the dentist will...
Normal Teeth Vs. Acid Attack Not only is enamel the most highly mineralized substance in the body, but it also acts as defensive “shell” that protects your teeth from the damaging effects of acid and plaque. However, unlike your immune...