Periodontitis

I remember a sketch I drew based on a photo of me and some local kids in Kenya in my high school art class. I remember it as though it were yesterday, the shy faces most with mouths tightly clenched together and a few scattered smiles with crooked, stained, or missing teeth. It was a wrenchingly shocking sight that drew my attention to an individual’s mouth and the importance of oral health. An idiom comes to mind, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, and over time, the memory of this sketch…

avoided those who smoke for the purpose of avoiding the foul smell that comes with the smoker. Smoking also causes bad breath that causes even more social problems. Smoking deteriorates the gums over a period of time, causing a disease called periodontitis, which causes very bad breath. Most people will not tell the smoker that they have bad breath but they strive to avoid them. Due to the bad odorous smell and bad breath most smokers usually tends to isolate themselves. The smoker generally…

Heroin is generally one of the more addictive drugs on the market, and one of the harder drugs to quit. Much like cocaine, heroin causes dry mouth, reducing the amount of saliva the mouth produces to wash away harmful bacteria. It also causes periodontitis, which is an inflammation of the tissues around the teeth that can shrink gums and loosen teeth. Cannabis: Pretty much everyone knows about cannabis, also known as “pot” and “marijuana”. In recent years there has been an increase in the…

Going to the dentist probably isn’t too high on your list of fun activities, but it is incredibly important you go at least once every six months. Whether you have dental anxiety or a busy schedule, your health depends on these checkups. With that in mind, we have gathered six of the biggest reasons why you need regular dental checkups. If you’re looking for an experienced dentist that you can trust, look to Mid-Atlantic Family Dentistry here in Langhorne. Our team will help you get a bright…

daily life. This is why oral health must be maintained through proper nutrition, regular brushing and flossing and routine visits to the dentist. Contrary to what most people believe, aging does not cause oral diseases. Tooth decay, cavities, periodontitis and other similar mouth problems can be experienced by people of all ages. According to the World Health Organization, 60 to 90 percent of school children and almost 100 percent of adults are affected by dental cavities. However, such…

During my first semester of college I endured many hardships along with some irresponsibility on my part, which I am not proud of, but taking ownership of my mistakes are the first steps to improvement and success. These factors combined led to unsatisfactory grades and disappointment from myself, my family, friends, and peers who know what I am capable of and expected more from me. Starting my first semester of college as a biology major I over extended myself. The high school that I…

Tooth extractions at times are a necessity in helping to preserve good oral health and it has long been practiced throughout history and can be traced back centuries. Dental extractions in the United States are done in a private office or in a hospital setting depending on the severity of the tooth and or teeth. Certain types of extractions can be done in a private office for example if you have a fully erupted wisdom tooth you can have it extracted in a private office, but if you have an…

For centuries both men and women have had an obsession with physical fitness and physique. An athlete’s goal in the gym is to become a stronger, faster, and more physically fit individual in order to excel at his or her sport and best the competition. A bodybuilder’s goal may be to isolate certain muscle groups and maximize his growth and definition in order to achieve higher scores at competitions. An average gym attendant’s goals may be any combination of these. With that said, for decades…

Results The results obtained were statistically analyzed using the Fishers exact test. Table 1: Comparison of microbial growth between different groups Sodium Hypochloride Total Fishers exact test Endovac Laser Control p-value No Growth 5(50.0%) 8(80.0%) 0 15(37.5%) <0.001* <103 5(50.0%) 2(20.0%) 0 7(17.5%) 103 – 108 0 0 0 8(20.0%) >108 0 0 10(100.0%) 10(25.0%) Total 10 10 10 40(100.0%) *p<0.05 statistically significant p>0.05 non significant, NS Amongst the 10…

fibroblasts for faster regeneration of soft tissue, while providing analgesia and a modulation of the inflammatory chemicals that cause pain and discomfort. LLLT when used in conjunction with surgical lasers for treatment such as gingivectomy, periodontitis and periodontal surgery, have shown great promise in achieving improved clinical outcomes. A 2006 study12 showed a statistically significant decrease in pocket depth at 21 and 28 days postsurgery. Moreover, the laser-treated wounds presented…