If untreated, gum disease could lead to bone and tooth loss. If gum disease is caught early and hasn’t damaged the structures below the gum line, a professional cleaning should do. If the pockets between your gums and teeth are too deep, however, scaling and root planing may be needed.
Everyone’s gumlines are different. Some are high, some are low, some are in between. Some may even be uneven. If you feel self-conscious about your gumline, there are ways to change it. Gum contouring ...
From ADA approved chewing gums to the oral health impact of chewing gum: insights for dental professionals from the ADA.
ADA offers recommendations with their guidelines for dental infection antibiotic use for management of pulpal- and periapical-related dental pain and intra-oral swelling.
The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Acceptance of Orbit Sugarfree Gum is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Orbit Sugarfree Gum for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva flow, which helps to prevent cavities by reducing plaque acids and strengthening teeth.
Mouthrinses may offer additional benefit in terms of reducing the risk of bad breath, cavities, or gum disease; or for relief of dry mouth or pain from oral sores.
dA topical anesthetic helps numb the surface of the gums. It may be used to help eliminate the prick or slight sting that some patients feel from the injection. The topical anesthetic is applied with a swab, spray or adhesive patch. dInjectable anesthetics work to prevent pain in the area of the mouth where treatment will take place. They generally are injected near the treat-ment site or ...