80% of Americans have some form of gum disease. Bacteria forms on the teeth and grows down into the space between the teeth and gums (a periodontal pocket). These pockets become breeding grounds for bacteria and cause inflammation, tenderness, bleeding and infection. If not addressed properly, this bacteria will spread to other parts of the […]
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Sedation Dentistry, a Bad Case of Gum Disease and a Happy Family
A 42 year old male patient, let’s call him “Bob”, presented to the office last month. Bob’s main complaint was he was afraid to kiss his wife because of his bad breath. “Our sex life is suffering because of it and my kids have been avoiding me.” After spending time getting to know Bob, he […]
Halitosis or Bad Breath
Halitosis affects more than 80 million people in the US. In most cases people are unaware they have a problem. What causes bad breath? Typically bad breath originates around your teeth and on your tongue. It is caused by bacteria in the mouth, decaying food particles and bad oral hygiene. The bacteria and decaying debris […]