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 […]

Getting rid of bad breath

Posted by Dental News Team On November - 20 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Mouthwash, disinfectant rinses, Odol, Meridol and chewing gum can’t really get rid of bad breath forever ! – – – First, you have to figure out whether you are dealing with a case of bad breath coming from the mouth (foetor ex ore) or the respiratory tract (halitosis)! – – – A bad smell coming from the respiratory tract (halitosis) may be caused by illnesses of the lungs esophagus stomach liver or systemic illnesses such as Diabetes Mellitus Mouthwash,...

From symptom-oriented medicine to preventive care – or not?

Posted by Dental News Team On November - 19 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Researchers are pleading for a paradigm shift in medical practice! – Predictive medicine means intervening before it is too late, before the first (and possibly irreversible) complaints appear (also known as preventive medicine or preventive care). – A medical professional from the University of Bonn recently published a book on advances in research in this area. However promising the results may appear, they seldom make it into clinical diagnosis. – “Promising research results...

Globuli, homeopathic, Schuessler salts

Posted by Dental News Team On November - 19 - 20091 COMMENT
Globuli, homeopathic, Schuessler salts are everywhere these days – all-natural products or just another marketing gag? Granted, traditional medicine has lost its appeal in recent years, mainly due to the fact that many medical experts „buy“ their titles through the yellow press. – Medical research is not always as clearly organized as other scientific areas. – But medicine is catching up, as shown by the term evidence-based medicine. – Because of the sorry state of affairs...

Dinner – bad for your teeth?

Posted by Dental News Team On November - 18 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
Getting fat because you eat dinner? Eating late does not necessarily make you fat, but it’s still not good for your teeth and figure. Studies show that people who skip breakfast (and usually eat late) tend to eat high-calorie foods during the day. Moreover, people who eat late also tend to skip brushing their teeth in the evening, which causes plaque to build up. This proves the old adage: breakfast alone, lunch with a friend, leave your dinner to your enemy! VN:F [1.9.22_1171]please wait...Rating:...

Dental implants can be hazardous to your health!

Posted by Dental News Team On November - 18 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
As promised, today we shall give you a detailed explanation of yesterday’s implant x-ray! What are the problems that should have been fixed before implanting, but weren’t? Let’s begin with the diagnosis: Localised periodontitis (the red streak in the upper jaw on the left outlines the bone), it is obvious that in this area the bone has receded due to inflammation; periodontal treatment should have been performed before implanting. – Infected bone in several places (red...