Dental Cleaning vs Deep Cleaning: What’s the Difference?

Your dentist just told you that you need a “deep cleaning,” and you’re wondering what that means. After all, isn’t every dental cleaning supposed to be thorough? The truth is, there’s a significant difference between a regular dental cleaning and a deep cleaning, and understanding this distinction could save your smile. Regular dental cleanings are routine maintenance appointments designed to keep healthy teeth and gums in good condition. Deep cleanings,

Are Flavored Sparkling Waters Worse for Your Teeth?

In recent years, flavored sparkling waters have surged in popularity as a refreshing, low-calorie alternative to sugary sodas and juices. Many people now rely on these fizzy beverages to quench their thirst without the added sugar and calories that come with traditional soft drinks. However, as with any trend, questions about their potential impact on health naturally arise. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the science behind sparkling waters,

Young Innovations, OrthoNu partner

Young Innovations has partnered with OrthoNu to distribute its orthodontic self-care products in the U.S. through Young Specialties. The collaboration expands Young’s orthodontic portfolio and gives providers access to OrthoNu’s tools, including Chillin’ Strips, OrthoChewz, Comfort Tape, mouth-aid, and Tweakz, which are designed to improve patient comfort.

Kettenbach Dental launches Visalys Temp One:One

Visalys Temp One:One.Kettenbach Dental. Visalys Temp One:One is the latest addition to the Visalys product line from Kettenbach Dental. Designed for use in a 1-to-1 cartridge system, it reportedly delivers maximum stability, outstanding fracture resistance, and excellent marginal stability. As such, Kettenbach believes it meets the high demands of modern dental practices, where efficiency, precision, and patient-focused results are key. The new material impresses with comfortable working and setting times.

Dentsply Sirona introduces 2 new endo sealers

The AH Plus Ribbon and ProRoot Biosealer from Dentsply Sirona.Dentsply Sirona Inc. Dental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona is launching two endodontic sealers for root canal obturation. ProRoot Biosealer is a calcium silicate-based formula that supports setting, a high pH value, and the formation of hydroxyapatite, according to the company. AH Plus Ribbon provides improved consistency for easier mixing and flowability and improved adhesion, Dentsply Sirona said in a press release

SSRIs may affect gum regeneration

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly prescribed antidepressants, may slow gum regeneration by lowering protein levels that are important for bone development, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal. Furthermore, SSRIs may reduce the expression of signaling proteins, specifically insulinlike growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), preventing stem cells or periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) from maturing into bone-forming cells, the authors wrote.

Postsurgical neuropathy a wrap?

A breakthrough device and technique using tape made from pig tissue to seal severed nerves may transform how oral surgeries are performed and patients recover, according to a news release from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The tiny biologic wrap known as Nerve Tape aims to offer a better way to treat severed nerves without significant complications or impaired quality of life, according to the release. Dr. Jonathan Isaacs, a professor

Dental Financing: Making Your Dream Smile Affordable

Everyone deserves to prioritize their dental health, but accessing care can be challenging at times. Major procedures, such as dental implants, are often costly, leading many patients to delay or even give up the treatment they need. If you happen to find yourself in this situation, don’t worry, dental financing can be the perfect solution. By breaking down the cost into monthly payments, financing makes it possible to start treatment.

How apical periodontitis varies by gender

The inflammatory condition apical periodontitis (AP) may be more prevalent in women, and it may be more common in root-filled posterior teeth, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Endodontics. However, men appeared to have a higher rate of larger and more severe osteolytic lesions than women, the authors wrote. “These findings emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment and highlight the significant sexual dimorphism in

Mediterranean diet may curb gum disease

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet, which is rich in vegetables and limits red meat, may lead to better gum health, according to a news release dated September 15 from King’s College London in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, patients who regularly follow the Mediterranean diet may have lower levels of inflammatory markers linked to periodontal disease, according to the release. “Our findings suggest that a balanced, Mediterranean-type diet could potentially reduce gum

Not all tooth pain is equal: Classifying the 5 types of endodontic emergencies

As a practicing endodontist, Friday evenings are always unpredictable. Patients in pain or referring dentists who are trying to help their patients in pain right before the weekend have become a norm in my practice. Dr. Deepika Ganne.AustinEndo Identifying actual dental emergencies and referring them to the right specialist helps the patient immensely in getting the right kind of help, especially when time is of the essence. Pulp testing is

Clinical tip: Simple socket graft suturing

Dr. Doug Smail from CDOCS returns with another clinical video aimed to help every dentist with his or her suturing techniques in the dental practice. “Now here we have, and you can see in the mirror shot, a simple extraction of tooth #19, and the walls are intact. You can see a little defect in the interseptal bone that’s ready to pop out of the mesial root. And once you’ve