by drhernanquintero | Aug 6, 2020 | Dental Implants and Radiology
Why would you need a CT scan? What is a CBCT or Cone Beam Computerized Tomography?This is probably one of the greatest advances in radiography for dental practice in the last years. A CBCT or CT scan is basically a 3-dimensional radiograph that is managed digitally...
by drhernanquintero | Feb 14, 2017 | At Home Teeth & Oral Care
How can an oral piercing affect oral health?As we all know, hundreds of bacteria live in the mouth, and an open wound when the piercing is first introduced to the oral cavity can bring an array of problems. The most important one to consider is infection. Infection to...
by drhernanquintero | Jan 24, 2017 | At Home Teeth & Oral Care
What is Periodontal disease?Periodontal disease is an irreversible disease that can be treated and prevented and stopped from getting worst. It’s the destruction of tissue surrounding your teeth, that includes your bone and gum. How did I get it? Why do I need a...
by drhernanquintero | Jan 18, 2017 | At Home Teeth & Oral Care
Fruit juices = Acid Erosion = Tooth Wear Did you know that Acid erosion is the leading cause of tooth wear? It affects 1 in 3 adults, most of the time patients are not aware of the enamel wear until is too late. Dental erosion is also the most common chronic disease...
by drhernanquintero | Oct 27, 2016 | At Home Teeth & Oral Care
What is a Deep Dental Cleaning?Deep dental cleaning, also known clinically as Scaling and Root Planning (SRP), It’s a procedure done to treat Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease). Let’s start by understanding the anatomy of the teeth and the tissue around it. The...
