Teeth can be lost due to dental decay, gum diseases, and even trauma, and living with missing teeth can be a little uncomfortable. Apart from a compromised smile and aesthetics, missing teeth also put a dent in chewing abilities and speech. So, if you are tired of living with missing teeth and are searching for … Continue reading
WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST IN SUSSEX COUNTY? A periodontist is a specialist dentist who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases and specializes in the placement of dental implants. To become a periodontist, one must complete four years of dental school to become a general dentist and then do a three-year post-graduate … Continue reading
Receding gums is a gum condition that happens when your gum line pulls away or wears off, exposing the tooth’s root. Gum recession can create a gap between your tooth surface and the gum margins creating gum pockets. These pockets are a hiding spot for disease-causing bacteria as it enables more plaque deposition is also … Continue reading
What is a Gum Specialist? A gum specialist or periodontist is a dental professional specializing in preventing, diagnosing, and treating all gum-related diseases. A periodontist also specializes in the treatment of oral inflammation and the placement of dental implants. A board-certified periodontist like Dr. Sanz at Southern Delaware Dental Specialist undergoes extensive training to deal … Continue reading
Are you noticing spots of blood when you brush your teeth in the morning? If yes, then you may be suffering from a condition known as bleeding gums. Bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease, and they must be treated as soon as possible to prevent disease progression and eventual teeth loss. WHAT CAUSES … Continue reading
Mouthwash or oral rinse is a liquid dental hygiene product that is used to rinse the mouth. A mouthwash generally contains an antiseptic agent which is added to kill the infectious microbes present in your mouth. Dr. Sanz at Southern Delaware Dental Specialist suggests using a mouthwash as an additive to your general oral health … Continue reading
We grow up listening to our parents, teachers, and mainly our dentists emphasize the importance of brushing our teeth twice a day. Dr. Sanz, a board certified periodontist in Southern Delaware explain how having a proper oral health care regime not only helps prevent dental diseases but also helps keep many systemic diseases at bay. … Continue reading
Tooth loss can occur due to numerous reasons, the most common being dental caries which is tooth decay. Apart from this, teeth loss can also be attributed to periodontal diseases, infections, cancer, trauma, and improper dental procedures. Your tooth is firmly held in place by its roots that are embedded in your jaw bone. Bad … Continue reading
The happiness that comes with a positive pregnancy test can be one of the most beautiful life experiences. The excitement which comes with it, planning the nursery, fixing your first prenatal appointment, and seeing your little angel for the first time during your first sonography is one of the most surreal of human experiences. Planning … Continue reading
The covid-19 pandemic has been a cause of immense stress and anxiety worldwide. We have been worried about our health, tensed about navigating our work, and anxious due to the inability to meet our friends and family because of the worldwide lockdown. It feels like we have been trapped and all of us every single … Continue reading
