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Posted on: May 1st, 2014 by Stephen Weisberg
IS MY TOOTHBRUSH CLEAN AFTER I USE IT?
Blog #5 “IS MY TOOTHBRUSH CLEAN AFTER I USE IT” Some of my patients have questioned the re-use of a toothbrush and its storage between brushings. I have heard of concerns about the effects of toilet flushing on the items near-by in the bathroom. As far as I know, there has never been an infection […]
Posted on: February 7th, 2014 by Stephen Weisberg
Blog #4 PLP/PLF: PLATELET RICH PLASMA/PLATELET RICH FIBRIN Dr. Churoukin from France discovered a simple way of concentrating the various growth factors found in arterial blood. A small sample of 10 cc is withdrawn and placed in a centrifuge to separate out the red blood cells, the platelets and white blood cells and the plasma. […]
Posted on: February 1st, 2014 by Stephen Weisberg
The Hidden Cause of Bad Breath
In my previous posts I’ve hopefully given you methods of brushing and flossing that have stopped your bad breath and helped heal your gums. Hopefully you’ve also view the “Jiggle Brushing” video (available on my website or on YouTube). If you still have an unpleasant taste and odor it is likely coming from the food […]
Posted on: January 8th, 2014 by Stephen Weisberg
Blog #3 THE PREVENTION OF GINGIVITIS In my last post, I talked about the consequences of gingivitis. Now, I’m going to discuss how to prevent it. The bad bacteria that cause gingivitis can’t hide from the dental floss or fine toothbrush bristles that are worked into the gums. The slightest movement of either of these […]
Posted on: December 31st, 2013 by Stephen Weisberg
The Consequences Of Gingivitis
Blog #2 THE CONSEQUENCES OF GINGIVITIS In my last post, we talked about the gum disease called gingivitis. Now we’ll go over the consequences of gingivitis. When the capillaries are bleeding, the bad bacteria can get into the blood stream and arteries of important organs like the heart and brain. These bacteria scar the linings […]
Posted on: December 31st, 2013 by Stephen Weisberg
Blog #1 WHY DO GUMS BLEED: Gingivitis (gums that bleed) is a disease process that begins 24 hours before the first sign of blood. Even if the smallest amount of food is left at the gum line or under the gums, millions of bacteria start to grow. Bad bacteria begin to multiply and hide from […]
Posted on: December 31st, 2013 by Stephen Weisberg
Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure is a relatively new way to regrow the bone lost due to periodontal disease. When bone is lost the attachment of the gums to the tooth migrates towards the root tip creating a “pocket” of disease that is increasingly aggressive. Proper brushing with specially designed brush bristles can disturb the […]
Posted on: July 29th, 2013 by Stephen Weisberg
Lasers have been used in Industry and Medicine for over 20 years. Their ability to cut with superior accuracy makes them invaluable in modern medicine. Laser Keratotomy has changed the way people see. Now this space-age technology is being used in dentistry. Laser Dentists are now using a combination of precise laser energy and water […]
Posted on: February 13th, 2013 by Stephen Weisberg