Your body has a natural ability to heal. You see it, for instance, any time you get a cut, scratch, or scrape. You bleed, and the blood clots to close the wound. Inflammation kicks in to clean and heal the site. New tissue is created. There are things we can do to...
We regularly see the benefits of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in our patients, but it’s always good to see new research confirming clinical results. The latest is a review in the current issue of JADA, for which 7 earlier randomized controlled trials were analyzed...
If you’ve got advanced gum disease, you know how devastating it can be. Left unchecked, it will destroy your connective and periodontal tissues alike. It’s an infection that can cause pain, tooth mobility, and tooth loss. And the microbes involved are associated...
As we say, the best dental material of all is natural tooth. There’s simply nothing better. But there are times when decay or damage means we need to repair or replace it. In that case, the best material is one that you’re biocompatible with, be it composite,...