Gum disease is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting Americans today. About half of all American adults suffer from some degree of gum disease. Interestingly, about half of all American adults are women. However, they’re not the same half. Men experience gum disease, too. Even here in Chula Vista (it’s one of the …
Gum disease is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting Americans today. About half of all American adults suffer from some degree of gum disease. Interestingly, about half of all American adults are women. However, they’re not the same half. Men experience gum disease, too. Even here in Chula Vista (it’s one of the …
Nearly half of Americans have gum disease and it’s the leading cause of tooth loss. With it being so predominant, it’s a wonder why more people don’t take it seriously. At Irresistible Smiles, we want to help more people get the care they need to prevent and treat gum disease before it causes serious and …
Periodontal surgery is an advanced treatment often prescribed for severe cases of periodontal gum disease. Did you know there are three different types of periodontal surgery? Periodontal surgery comprises several sophisticated procedures. The three primary classifications are gingival flap surgery, mucogingival surgery, and osseous surgery. Discover the different types of gum surgery we offer at …
Periodontal surgery pertains to an advanced periodontal disease treatment performed to regenerate and restore the normal form, contour, and function of periodontal structures that were damaged or lost due to periodontal gum disease. The procedure is likewise considered a cosmetic dental procedure because it may also help improve the appearance of the patient’s smile. An …
From our previous article, you’ve learned that predisposing factors are plaque-retentive factors found in the mouth. They are physical or mechanical that, aside from encouraging plaque accumulation, also renders plaque removal more difficult. In this article, we will discuss the most common predisposing factors one by one. Calcular Deposits: Calcular deposits are the most common …
Now that you’ve learned about predisposing factors in detail, we will now move on and discuss two other equally-important factors that contribute to the development of Periodontal Gum Disease – risk and modifying factors. Again, these factors are systemic factors that are either a medical problem or a behavioral condition. They differ in the sense that a …
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How it Impacts their overall health The incidence of Periodontal Gum Disease tends to be higher in men than in women. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, more than 50% of men have some form of periodontal disease. While it is only about 38% for women. Such a difference could be due to the …
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It has long been established that plaque is the most important causative factor in the development of periodontal gum disease. But plaque alone won’t wreak so much havoc in your mouth if it doesn’t have the following factors to aid it in doing so. Listed below are the three major factors that contribute to one’s …
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An accurate diagnosis of the patient’s periodontal condition is of paramount importance in the subsequent management of the disease. It is the first step towards the development of an appropriate treatment plan that when implemented, will lead to the resolution of the infection and restoration of the patient’s periodontal gum disease. In this article, we …
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