Gum disease, which is also called periodontal disease, affects millions of adults in the United States. It ranges from minor inflammation of the gums to critical problems that could cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. (In fact, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults.)...
Dr. Werkmeister’s North Hills office welcomes a new staff member, Stephanie Bigley. She joins our periodontal practice as the Office Relations Coordinator....
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Improper or inconsistent dental hygiene can lead to bacteria buildup in the mouth, which results in red, swollen, and bleeding gums. This condition, called gingivitis, is quite common, and is not particularly painful for many people. If left untreated, however, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, which is a serious condition that can lead to toot...
Your gums help protect the bone that supports your teeth and helps to keep your teeth in place. This is why it’s so important to take care of your gums and prevent gum disease. However, poor oral health is not the only consequence of neglecting your gums—your overall health can actually suffer....
Your gums protect the supporting bone around your teeth. It is important to know that you must to take good care of your gums as well as your teeth if you want to prevent gum disease and other oral conditions. However, poor oral health is not the only problem that can result from neglecting your gums. If you fail to take good care of your gums, the...
Crown elongation (crown lengthening) is a common dental procedure for which people come to the Wexford Periodontal office of Dr. James Werkmeister. Crown lengthening/crown elongation refers to the preparation process that is sometimes necessary before having a tooth capped or crowned. These procedures will restore the appearance and function of you...
The recovery period after receiving implant surgery needs to be taken very seriously. The mouth needs to be treated gently until the bone, gums and teeth have adapted to the new implants. Trying to return to normal activities too quickly can cause a number of complications. Several tips will make recovery after receiving dental implants much easier...
Your Pittsburgh periodontist will most likely give you some tips to help you maintain your dental implants before you leave the dental center. There are several things that you will need to know about dental implants. Below are some of the facts that you will need to know:
Good Oral Hygiene Is Extremely Important
Your Pittsburgh periodontist will...
Many people are aware of the harmful effects that smoking has on the human body, but what does smoking do to the mouth? Your mouth is home for many different germs which alone can cause dental disease, so what happens when you add smoking into the equation?
What Dental Problems Are Linked to Smoking?
There are a lot of diseases that a person can ...
Some people break every rule when it comes to taking care of their teeth, and they never have a dental problem! It’s true. They don’t brush or floss, they eat the wrong foods, and they never visit the dentist. Yet, they never seem to develop cavities or gum disease? Why is this? Is there no justice in this world?
The answer lies ...
Occasionally, a patient will come to my office for initial examination and express frustration over their ongoing dental problems. Maybe it’s a new cavity every time they see their dentist, or a series of broken fillings or broken teeth. Whatever the specific problem, I tell them about my friend.
My neighbor and friend (not my patient)...
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If you find yourself in need of a general dentist there are several things to consider in making your selection.
The recommendation of family and friends. This is certainly an important consideration since your family and friends may have direct experience with a dentist and may be able to share their experiences with y...
Gum disease is very insidious in that it presents with few if any noticeable symptoms. Even the subtlest of symptoms like occasional bleeding gums or bad breath may signal a serious problem that could eventually, if left untreated, result in the loss of teeth. On the other hand, timely treatment could mean the difference between keepi...
If your dentist or dental hygienist has told you that you have gum disease, or if you've noticed bleeding gums, or if you've noticed bad breath, congratulations! This seems like an odd response to such news, but you have been given a gift. You have been given valuable information that will allow you to be proactive and get the...
You have been seeing dentist faithfully every six months only to learn that you have a periodontal condition that requires treatment by a specialist. Or maybe you have been away from the dentist for a period of time and during your cleaning, the dental hygienist notices gum recession or pocketing around your teeth. First of all,...
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