Periodontitis versus parodontosis

There are still dental professionals who use the old and wrong name for a periodontal disease – parodontosis. The correct name is periodontitis. – In former times bacteria couldn´t be proven because of wrong techniques-this was called parodontosis. In the last 25 years it is known that inflammation of the periodontum is caused by bacteria, […]

Gums as a reflection of our overall health!?

Gums as a reflection of our overall health? YES AND NO! Over and over again we read scientific and non scientific journals about vitamin deficiency and the consequences from it. As a result many people choose to take homeopathic medicine –a mistake most of the time! – 99% of gum diseases are attributed to plaque […]

Most common reasons for periodontitis

  – – – – – – – Most common reasons for periodontitis The most common reasons of pariodontitis are: Plaque accumulation due to poor oral hygiene, overhang restorations, ill fitting crowns Malocclusion Stress      Smoking Systemic disease such as diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes Fortunately all these factors are easily controlled by; Optimizing tooth brushing, by […]

Oral Rinses – are they useful in the menagement if Periodontitis?

 Is an oral rinse beneficial for patients with periodontitis? YES! An oral rinse is a useful purchase, unfortunately some doctors think it is not useful-with the argument that bacteria leaks into the periodontal pockets. That is incorrect for two main reasons; The bacteria moves only due to extensions Bacteria are harmless on their own. They are destructive only in mature plaque, causing a cavity or a […]

Periodontitis and saliva test-is it useful?

Periodontitis-saliva test? Yes and no! Our last discussion was about lasers, today we want to inform you about the saliva test. It is a common practice for some dental professionals to require that the patients with periodontal disease to undergo expensive saliva test prior to their therapy.    Congratulations! Now the patient knows that there […]

Dental fistula

Posted by Dental News Team On December - 11 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Fistula operation – yes or no? Yes! A fistula in the mouth is the body’s reaction to a chronic infection. A fistula can appear just about anywhere in the body, either bone or tissue (e.g. muscles and inner organs). – Like the Latin said – “Ubi Pus, ibi evacuvave” – wherever you find pus, empty it out! Doctors are not the only ones who act according to this principle, our body does too! Imagine you have a chronic infection somewhere in your body – for example the...

What causes toothache?

Posted by Dental News Team On December - 9 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Actually a toothache is never really the fault of the tooth, but rather the fault of the dentist or the patient! Generally we speak of infections or cysts, and specifically infections in the bone. Cysts in the mouth, or to be more precise, the jaw, are usually caused by infections in the bone – more on this tomorrow. What causes infections in bones? It starts when the dental nerve is damaged, e.g. by cavities or bad brushing habits (the patient’s fault). Or the dentist may inadvertently damage...

Are cysts the fault of the jaw, the dentist, or the patient?

Posted by Dental News Team On December - 4 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
What are cysts, how do they form, and why do we only get them in certain places? There are many different types of jaw cysts. A cyst is an empty bubble wrapped in a thin membrane and found inside an organ or tissue. – Jaw cysts are found inside the bone, which is why they are often called bone cysts, or hard-body cysts. A distinction is made between congenital or acquired jaw cysts. – For example, follicle, globulo-maxillary and median lower jaw cysts are congenital cysts. Periodontal...
Ortho-molecular medicine – an promising new method or just another way for the nutritional supplements industry to make a quick buck? Yet another hype of the “holistic, alternative, or ortho-molecular” medicine kind! The term „ ortho-molecular medicine“ was coined by Linus Pauling, an American chemist (1901-1994).  Ortho-molecular medicine is an alternative form of medicine based on the premise that the general population suffers from chronic vitamin and mineral deficiency and...

What makes our teeth move?

Posted by Dental News Team On December - 2 - 20091 COMMENT
Our body doesn’t like being put under pressure! You know how it is when you press your thumb to your skin, the area turns white. This is because the blood vessels get squeezed together – leading to a temporary lack of blood, which makes the skin look pale. But it doesn’t matter if you only do this for a few seconds, after that blood circulation starts up again. Being confined to a bed for a long time can have the same kind of effect, but worse – tissue can die, because this is not...