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Dental Implants vs. Other Options
If you are missing some teeth (or have some that are badly damaged), you might be looking at dental implants. Though many people assume that a dental implant is a tooth (or an artificial one), it is not true. It is actually an artificial root! It is a titanium post that gets implanted into your jawbone…
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Deep Dental Cleanings – What Are They?
At Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, we understand that when you think about having dental cleanings, you probably congratulate yourself on attending your twice-yearly check-up visits. If you don’t know what a “deep dental cleaning” is, chances are you’ve been taking great care of your teeth and gums. In cases of periodontal (gum) disease, however, an…
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Symptoms of Gum Disease
When we think about keeping our mouths healthy, we most often focus on preventing cavities. Cavity prevention is important, but it’s equally important to prevent gum disease. Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry provides education about gum disease, the treatment and causes during every patient visit. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research describes gum disease like…
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Gum Disease and Heart Health
You know it’s important to keep your teeth healthy, and that brushing and flossing is a great way to do that. After all, you’ve been hearing about it since you got your first tooth! But are you aware that your heart health could be affected by your gum health? According to Harvard Health Publishing, people with…
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What Bleeding Gums Could Mean
If your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, you may have been told that it’s because you don’t floss enough. While this might be the case for some people, there are actually many other reasons why your gums might be more prone to bleeding. What Causes Bleeding Gums? If you find that…
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Diabetes and Gum Disease: What You Need to Know
Diabetes is a chronic illness in which the body loses its ability to process sugar. In the United States alone, more than 29 million people have diabetes, which is roughly 10% of the total population. In addition, more than 1.7 million new cases are diagnosed every year. Of the people who have diabetes in this country,…
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Gum Recession is a Serious Dental Problem
What is gum recession? Gum recession is the process in which the gum tissue pulls back from a tooth (or teeth), thereby exposing more of the tooth and possibly the tooth root. It is a common dental problem that affects between 4% to 12% of the adult population. This can lead to a loosening of the…
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Get Your Smile Back With Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure to fill in gaps in the jawbone. Bone can be taken from another site in the body and transplanted into an area that has insufficient or damaged bone. The purpose of this surgery is to replace the lost bone structure and restore function so the facial bones can properly…
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All You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is an abnormal growth or a sore that appears in the mouth and does not disappear. Cancer is a result of changes in cell DNA. These changes tell the cell to continue growing and dividing when healthy cells die. Accumulation of these abnormal cells forms a tumor. Oral cancer can occur in: Signs…