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What Is Biofilm Treatment For Teeth?

Posted on 9/25/2023 by Pine Belt Periodontics
The accumulation of plaque on the teeth will form a film of bacteria on the teeth and root surfaces. Deposits of bacteria and plaque on the tooth surface are called biofilms. In the dental office, biofilm is commonly removed manually using hand devices and ultrasonic equipment. Biofilm treatment or Guided Biofilm Therapy - GBT uses advanced Swiss technology to clear away plaque and bacteria. Why You Should Consider Biofilm Treatment? It uses advanced equipment to remove plaque from the...
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How Painful Is Periodontal Treatment?

Posted on 9/11/2023 by Pine Belt Periodontics
Fear can prevent many people from seeking periodontal treatment. The amount of pain linked to periodontic treatments, by and large, depends on several factors: the amount of inflammation, the depth of pockets, and the type of therapy used. Again, how severe your gum disease case is, will determine the therapy that will be performed. There are surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Nonsurgical Treatments Nonsurgical procedures used in periodontal treatment are such as scaling and root...
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What are Non-surgical Treatments for Periodontitis

Posted on 8/21/2023 by Pine Belt Periodontics
Periodontitis is a severe gum disease that affects the tissues surrounding the teeth, like the jawbone and the gums. Often, the choice of treatment depends on the severity of the infection. Therefore, there are several non-surgical ways to treat periodontitis: Tooth Scaling and Root Planing Tooth Scaling and root planing involve the thorough cleaning of the teeth and the roots to eliminate bacteria, plaque, and tartar build-up. They are the most common non-surgical treatment for...
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All Posts:
What Is Biofilm Treatment For Teeth?
9/25/2023
How Painful Is Periodontal Treatment?
9/11/2023
What are Non-surgical Treatments for Periodontitis
8/21/2023
What You Need To Know About Scaling and Root Planing
8/7/2023
How to manage the periodontal disease with a healthy lifestyle?
7/24/2023
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush
7/10/2023
What Can You Do About Missing Teeth
6/19/2023
How to Prepare for Periodontal Surgery
6/5/2023
When Is The Right Time To Get A Dental Implant?
5/22/2023
3 Signs of Periodontal Disease
5/8/2023
Dental Implants Procedure
4/24/2023
The Role of a Periodontist
4/10/2023
How Often Do You Need Root Scaling And Root Planing?
3/20/2023
Safeguard Your Oral Health This Christmas: Tip No2. Get Creative With Your Meals!
3/6/2023
Understanding the Progression of Gum Disease
2/20/2023
How a Dental Bridge Could Help with Gum Disease Treatment
2/6/2023
Can Children and Teens Get Dental Implants
1/23/2023
Effects Of Pregnancy On Periodontal and Dental Health
1/9/2023
What Is Scaling And Root Planing?
12/19/2022
Signs You May Need a Gum Graft
12/5/2022
What are the Three Primary Periodontal Surgical Procedures?
11/21/2022
Why a 3 Month Periodontal Maintenance Post Op Visit?
11/7/2022
Periodontitis in Children: What You Need to Know
10/24/2022
What You Should Know About Endosteal Implants
10/10/2022
The Symptoms of Periodontitis
9/19/2022
Diet and Periodontitis: Foods to Eat and Avoid
9/5/2022
Periodontics Professionals in Periodontal Treatments
8/22/2022
What Is the Importance of Periodontics?
8/8/2022
How to Identify the Best Periodontist
7/18/2022
Common Periodontic Procedures and Treatments
7/4/2022
The Definition of Periodontal Pockets is Stated Below
6/20/2022
Peri-Impantitis What to Know
6/6/2022
Define a Periodontist
5/23/2022
Are You Flossing Too Much?
5/9/2022
What to Expect from a Pinhole Surgery
4/25/2022
Understanding TMJ
4/11/2022
Potential Dental Implant Issues
3/21/2022
How Milk Can Help Prevent Gum Disease
3/7/2022
Does Gum Disease Affect a Persons Facial Shape?
2/21/2022
Can Stress Impact Your Oral Health?
2/7/2022
What You Need to Know About Implant Care and Maintenance
1/24/2022
What are the Benefits of Gum Graft Surgery?
1/10/2022
Do You have bad taste in Your Mouth Constantly?
12/23/2021
What to Expect from Gum Surgery?
12/10/2021
How To Prepare For a Periodontal Surgery
11/22/2021
What are the Three Primary Periodontal Surgical Procedures?
11/8/2021
What Is an All-On-Four Denture Treatment?
10/25/2021
Everything To Know About Recovering From A Dental Implant
10/11/2021
Is There Any Worry About Gum Disease If You Have Dental Implants?
9/21/2021
Signs the Root of Your Tooth Has an Infection
9/6/2021
Do Gums Always Hurt for the Same Reasons?
8/23/2021
Tooth Loss Often Happens When Gum Disease Does Not Get Treated
8/9/2021
How To Maintain a Clean Mouth After Gum Disease Treatment
7/26/2021
Straws Can Improve Your Oral Discomfort When You Have Sensitive Teeth
7/12/2021
Lung Cancer Could Be Linked to Untreated Gum Disease
6/21/2021
Preparations You May Need to Make Prior to Getting Implants
6/7/2021
What Are the Top Three Symptoms People Typically Notice When Early Gum Disease Is Present?
5/24/2021
Gum Disease Could Lead To Problems Like Breast Cancer
5/10/2021
What Foods Should You Avoid With Gingivitis?
4/26/2021
Periodontitis: Causes
4/12/2021
Why Do My Teeth Feel Loose Sometimes?
3/22/2021
Ways to Reduce Chances of Periodontal Disease
3/8/2021
What Is A Periodontal Pocket?
2/22/2021
Understanding the Difference Between Periodontitis and Gingivitis
2/8/2021
When Gums Bleed, How Should You Respond?
1/25/2021
The Effects of Alcohol on Your Overall Oral Health
1/11/2021
A Dental Crown Could Help Improve Your Oral Health
12/7/2020

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