How many times have you heard that exercise is important if you’re interested in staying in shape? How often have you heard that you should also exercise if you’re interested in keeping your heart, body, and even your brain healthy? Conversely, have you heard that exercising regularly will also help you keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong? You... read more »
The health of your gums can have a significant impact on your overall quality of life. Chronic gum disease complications can be very inconvenient and severe gum disease treatment can often be costly. With early detection at Ariel Dental, the earliest form of gum disease, which is known as gingivitis, can often be remediated and further prevented. Most of the... read more »
Periodontal disease, often known as gum disease, is a serious affliction of gum tissues primarily caused by hardened tartar and poor oral hygiene. The advanced form of periodontal disease, known as periodontitis, can cause pockets of infection near the roots of teeth. This can deplete the surrounding bone structure, resulting in the loss of your teeth. To replace the teeth... read more »
Suffering a dental fracture or large chip in a tooth can be a serious cause for concern. Even if the damage to the tooth enamel doesn’t expose the sensitive dentin layer of the tooth, it could still come to trap bacterial-rich material. As time goes by, this could allow a new area of tooth decay to form within the tooth.... read more »
If you have or are interested in getting dentures, there are a few instructions that come with them. Because they are not your natural teeth, they may need a little extra care and attention. When you remove them from soaking overnight, never let them dry out or they can chip and crack. Because they are removed, always exercise extreme care... read more »
What are dental implants? For a patient who is missing one or more permanent teeth, Drs. Scrimalli, Ratchford, & Ahmadzadeh may recommend dental implants in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. A dental implant is a restoration that replaces both the missing tooth and its root. A dental implant is made up of a titanium post and a dental restoration. What can dental... read more »
According to the American Dental Association, more than 200,000 injuries to the mouth are prevented every year because people wore mouth guards to protect their smile. If you engage in contact sports or other athletic activities, you might consider wearing an athletic mouth guard. This simple appliance shields your smile from injury by covering and cushioning the upper teeth and gums,... read more »
Having a bright, healthy smile involves building good oral hygiene habits and seeing your dentist regularly for professional cleanings. This helps maintain healthy tooth enamel and supportive gums. Your diligent daily brushing and flossing keep your teeth (and gums) looking their best. At the dental office of Dr. Bijan Ahmadzadeh located in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, one of our most popular requests... read more »
Here at Ariel Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »