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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…
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Periodontics And Your Overall Health
Gum disease does not just impact your oral health, but it can have a serious impact on your overall health as well. Here we discuss the connection between periodontics and your overall health. What is Periodontics? Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the treatment of periodontal diseases and other conditions of the…
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February Is National Gum Disease Awareness Month!
Did you know that February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month? While many people may not think about gum disease as a serious issue, it can actually have a negative impact on your oral health. In this article, we’ll discuss how to know if you have gum disease, the consequences of untreated gum disease, and…
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Everything About Dental Implants For A Full Mouth Reconstruction
Dental issues and tooth loss due to injury, tooth decay, or periodontal disease seem inevitable regardless of how hard we try to take care of our teeth. Initially, bridges and dentures were the only options for replacing missing teeth. Luckily, dental implants are here to make things better. Dental implant surgery rehabilitates your mouth by replacing tooth…
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Consider Transitioning From Dentures To Dental Implants
It’s important to take care of one’s teeth, not only because they serve an important function, but because they are also necessary for a confident, beautiful smile. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to have a strong set of teeth. Despite practicing stellar dental hygiene throughout life, it is still possible to lose teeth to…
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Benefits Of Laser Gum Surgery
Traditional surgical treatment of periodontal disease can often have a longer recovery time because cutting and suturing are required. At Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, we offer the PerioLase MVP-7 Laser treatment, which allows us to perform minimally invasive laser treatment that can treat gum disease, save dental implants and even regenerate soft tissue and bone. Treatment The…
