Fairfield Periodontics

Periodontal Scaling and Root Planting

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Scaling or deep washing is a no-chirurgical periodontal procedure in which the tartar, bacterial pollutants and etiological agents are removed which trigger inflammatory gum tissue and the underlying bone. The goal of scale-out and root flushing is to remove bacteria and restore support systems for the teeth to stable environments which can be safeguarded by […]

Types Of Illness That Will Cause periodontal Disease

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Your smile is the window for your overall health in dentistry. That’s why you have to wash the toothpaste and float twice a day every night before your bed and visit our daily professional teeth cleaning clinic. If you do not take the necessary steps to remove plaque from your teeth and gums, you can […]

Do I Need To Go To The Dentist To Whiten My Teeth?

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Teeth whitening: are you doing it on your own or seeing the dentist? This question is now being posed on the internet by millions of people. In the counter whitening, there are so many products to choose from. Many of the whitening kits claim to be as good as a dentist’s procedure. That’s the case? […]

How Will You Know You Have A Gum Disease?

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The mouth is an amazing microcosm of bacteria living in the oral tissue. The bacteria mostly function in perfect harmony with the tissues of the mouth, but sometimes the sour note, which is a periodontal disease, interferes with the harmony.

Avoiding Dry Socket after Wisdom Teeth Removal

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After removing wisdom teeth, dry socket can occur and can be an extremely painful, unpleasant condition, although only temporary. If lower wisdom teeth have been lost, it is more likely to occur rather than the higher ones. Fortunately, it affects fewer than 5 percent of patients, but steps can be taken to avoid it.

How To Make A Dental Visit Successful?

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You should visit and check for a dental cleaning at least twice a year. These dental appointments allow your dentist to assess your oral health, address any concerns you may have, and look for signs of any dental problems.

Let’s Get Some Dental X-Rays!

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Your dentist may take dental x-rays if your are a new patient, have not been seen in a while, or are in for a follow-up visit after dental treatment. Below are the most common type of x-rays that would be taken and the reasons why: • Bitewing x-rays help dentists look at bone levels between […]

Have A Perfect Smile With Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers

Having distorted tarnished or damaged teeth can cause a tremendous blow on a person’s self-esteem. If you are looking to rejuvenate your smile, there are a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures. Among such procedures are porcelain veneers. Veneers are a thin layer of porcelain that appears exactly like the surface of healthy teeth, porcelain veneers […]

Do You Need A Full-Mouth Reconstruction?

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If you have multiple issues affecting the function, health, and beauty of your smile, you may need comprehensive treatment combining cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry treatments. Problems with having the smile you want are always difficult, but when your mouth is not working how it should, a full mouth reconstruction may provide an effective solution. […]