Jul
14
People with chronic illnesses like diabetes understand the struggle of dealing with frequent, disruptive symptoms that can impact your entire body. Diabetes refers to a condition in which the body lacks insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. With low…
Jun
27
Once we first start to grow teeth in infancy, we need to take care of them. And this involves attending dentist appointments. But as we grow into busy adults, we might wonder if the anticipated hassle of going to the…
May
24
A dental implant is a durable and highly effective tooth replacement solution. Whether you want to replace one, several, or an entire arch of missing teeth, your dentist can build an implant that suits your unique oral health needs. A…
Apr
24
An accidental blow to the face could generate impact trauma that may cause one or more teeth to fall out of the mouth. Even if you practice diligent preventative dental care, an injury like this could irreversibly alter your oral…
Mar
29
Brushing and flossing your teeth are important parts of your day. You know you need to keep your mouth clean with this regimen to ensure your smile stays healthy. And to accomplish this, you need to use the best tools.…
Feb
28
If you feel nervous about going to the dentist, you are not alone. Modern dentistry prioritizes patient comfort and therefore made advancements in dental sedation, a form of medicine that induces a calm feeling during dental procedures. Patients with severe…
Jan
27
Cavities affect a majority of dental patients at some point in their lives, and dentists can treat these holes in the dental structure with a filling. This early stage of tooth decay forms when bacteria penetrate weak spots in your…
Jan
03
The typical healthy dental patient has firm pink gums. The gums are connective tissue that helps to keep your teeth in position in the mouth. If you notice that your gums have changed color, this could be a symptom of…
Nov
16
Adolescence makes for an ideal time to straighten teeth that might be crooked, overlapping, or gapped. These dental alignment concerns disrupt the look of the smile but could also heighten the patient’s risk for dental problems. Teenage dental patients have…
Oct
21
Recent research from Oral Health & Preventative Dentistry suggests that treating gingivitis in pregnant dental patients will lower the risk of preterm births and increase birth weights. Gingivitis refers to the early stage of gum disease, an infection in the…
Articles By: Dr. Fabrizio Dall'Olmo
