“Do I really need teeth cleaning?” “Why do I need to go for teeth cleaning?” If these questions are running in your head after a dental visit, let us put your mind at ease with this blog. Ideally, it would help if you went for a dental cleaning once every six months, and there is … Continue reading
Dental x-rays, better known as dental radiographs, are images of your teeth that allow a dentist to evaluate the teeth and surrounding structures. These are commonly used in a dental office, and the procedure is quite simple. Dental radiographs capture the inside of your teeth with the help of extremely low-level radiation or x-rays. These … Continue reading
Sitting in a dental chair with your mouth wide open while a dentist does their job is not exactly a pleasant experience. However, dental visits can be a source of massive stress and anxiety for many people. This can cause them to avoid dental treatments even when it becomes an emergency. Dental fear or anxiety … Continue reading
Gum pockets, medically termed periodontal pockets, are spaces or openings between the gums and the tooth. Gum pockets are a symptom of periodontitis, a destructive gum disease which is caused by bacteria. These bacteria accumulate in plaque and release acidic by-products, which are responsible for oral diseases. Gum pockets also give these bacteria an excellent … Continue reading
According to recent data published by the American Dental Association, over 47% of Americans over 30 years suffer from periodontal diseases, commonly referred to as gum diseases. Gums and the underlying bone hold the teeth in place. Their infection destroys supports which causes the tooth to become loose, and eventually, it’s lost. In some cases, … Continue reading
WHAT IS FRENECTOMY? A frenectomy is a minor oral surgical procedure that is performed to remove and reattach the oral frenum. The frenum is a thin band of connective tissue membrane that attaches one part of the mouth to the other. The primary frena of the mouth are – The lingual frenum, which connects the … Continue reading
Dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia, is a disorder of the salivary glands. A dry mouth is caused when the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. A lack of saliva interferes with chewing capabilities and digestion. The process of digestion begins from the mouth as saliva contains many digestive enzymes. In addition, saliva also … Continue reading
Our body goes through multiple changes as we pass through the years. The effects of aging are apparent in all aspects of life, which also includes oral health. Our mouth experiences several changes from birth, the appearance, and subsequent loss of baby teeth which are ultimately replaced with adult teeth. Adult teeth are meant to … Continue reading
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft tissues and the jawbone near a dental implant. Dental implants in Wilmington are one of the most sophisticated ways of replacing missing teeth. Dental implants elegantly restore your smile, chewing capabilities, and speech. Dental implants are anchored to the jawbone via a surgical procedure. The implant … Continue reading
Dental pain can be described as pain occurring in teeth or radiating to surrounding tissues as a result of a dental disease or injury. Common causes of dental pain Dental pain may occur due to various reasons and Dr. Sanz at Dental Delaware will diagnose the condition to provide the appropriate treatment. If we look … Continue reading
