How to Effectively Remedy Bad Breath at Home

Bad breath affects millions of people around the world.  It can have a negative impact on your social interactions and your self-esteem.  Bad breath can also be a sign of various health problems, including dental diseases, infections in the ENT or GI regions, and metabolic disorders.  You should never ignore bad breath. What Causes Bad Breath? The primary…

Four Causes of Dental Implant Failure

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth.  They create the most natural appearance and provide the best chewing function.  Implants also have a very high success rate, higher than most other dental treatments.  But they are not invincible.  This article will highlight some of the most common causes of dental implant failure. What is Dental Implant…

Using a Laser to Treat Periodontal Disease

At Rockland Dental Specialists, we remain committed to providing every patient with the highest standard of care.  Advances in dental technology make treatment of various dental problems more effective and more comfortable.  The dental laser is one of these advances, which is why we consistently incorporate it into our treatment for gum disease. What is Periodontal Disease?…

Does Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Dental Issues?

Pregnancy causes many important changes in the human body in order for a baby to grow and develop in a healthy manner.  In many women, it may also cause changes that have a negative effect on your health, and this includes dental health.  Pregnancy does increase the risk of dental issues.  This article will explain how this happens. Morning Sickness…

Dispelling Myths about Root Canals

Root canals have a reputation for being an awful dental procedure that you should avoid at all costs.  There is so much misinformation surrounding root canals, whether it is in a shared post on Facebook, an independent film, or stories passed down through generations about terrible experiences.  In this article, we will explain the truth about root…

Is There a Link Between Oral Hygiene and Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s is a frightening disease.  It destroys a person’s cognitive function, from an initial memory loss to a complete inability to care for oneself.  Patients with Alzheimer’s disease can live for many years in various stages of the disease process.  The toll it takes on both patients and caretakers is extreme.  For this reason, through ongoing research, scientists and…

Six Signs You Might Need a Root Canal

“Root canal” is a term most are familiar with but few understand.  A root canal is actually an anatomical space inside each tooth.  The dental procedure that most people envision when they hear “root canal” is actually a root canal treatment.  When the soft tissue living inside the tooth (nerves and blood vessels called the dental pulp) becomes infected…

Can You Reverse Periodontitis?

What a great question!  Unfortunately, it is not one with a simple answer.  In order to answer it appropriately, we’ll break the question up into some important aspects.  First, can you reverse periodontitis?  Next, before you try to reverse periodontitis, can you stop periodontitis?  And finally, is it possible to reverse periodontitis, repairing the damage it caused?  We will answer each of these in turn so that…