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Periodontal disease is inflammation or infection of the tissue that supports the teeth leading to bone loss. Periodontitis translates to the inflammation (-itis)  of the periodontium. The periodontium  is made up of four components: cementum  (root surface of the tooth), the alveolar bone  (bone that supports the tooth), the periodontal ligament  (the ligaments that connects the tooth to the surrounding bone), and the gingiva . The bacteria that affects periodontal disease ev

Dental Prophylaxis & Treatment The normal “dental cleaning” is called a dental prophylaxis stemming from the Greek work, phylax , meaning to preserve health or prevent the spread of disease. Healthy gums? No problem. However, in the presence of disease , our responsibility as your oral health ambassador is to have a proper diagnosis of your gingival health in order to prescribe the correct treatment. These are non-negotiable standards in dentistry. Gingivitis  is the inflamma

Healing Tooth is the name of our practice as it is our goal to preserve the natural tooth as long as possible. However, if a tooth needs to be extracted, it is our recommendation to replace it due to the changes that will occur in your mouth.  The Missing Gear in the Machine Think of your mouth like a finely tuned machine, and each tooth is one of the gears. When all the gears are in place, the machine runs smoothly - you can chew efficiently, speak clearly, and keep everythi

Orthodontics & Invisalign Orthodontics is the process of moving teeth into a more favorable position for both function and esthetics. A harmonious bite is one of the most important aspects towards a healthy smile. Correcting the bite allows for even distribution of forces, reduces the risk of developing cracks and fractures, and reduces forces that may lead to gingival inflammatory response. Additionally, straight teeth are clean teeth and allow for improved at-home oral hygi

Dental Caries Dental caries is a prevalent, transmissible, chronic infectious disease resulting from tooth-adherent cariogenic bacteria that metabolize sugars to produce acid, which, over time, demineralizes tooth structure. The bad guy - Streptococcus mutans . This bacteria interacts with food debris and sugars in the mouth to form acid which breaks down healthy tooth structure. Tooth Anatomy The tooth has normal grooves, pits, and fissures. Some teeth are formed with deeper

Oral Head and Neck cancer screenings should be performed at every comprehensive or periodic examination to optimize health. Every examination at Healing Tooth will start with an Oral Head and Neck   Cancer & Pathology screening. According to the American Cancer Society , the lifetime percentage risk of developing oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer is about  1 in 59 for men   (1.69%)  and 1 in 139 for women (0.72%) . While the risk of developing oral cavity and oropharyngea