A dental hygiene cleaning is necessary to remove the soft biofilm (plaque) and calcified buildup (tartar) from the teeth both above and under the gum line. This helps lower the overall bacteria levels in your mouth and bloodstream and helps prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The hygienist uses special instrumentation to eliminate these bacterial colonies with efficiency. During a... read more »

Diluted Hypochlorite (Bleach) Rinse to Control Periodontal Disease in Adults Research by Jorgen Slots, DDS Deep pockets with bleeding suppuration on brushing or scaling indicate a periodontal infection is present. This infection places you at risk for serious medical diseases and tooth loss. Oral bacteria biofilm forms on teeth and implants. This initiates inflammation and can lead to bone loss... read more »

It is now October, and in less than three months, your remaining dental benefits for 2019 will run out. Think about it; instead of additional dollars in your paycheck, your company offers to help you fix your teeth. Your employer benefits from the tax deductions, and you do not have to pay taxes on the money, because dental care is... read more »

Here at Thomas Blake, DDS, 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.... read more »