When you wake up in the morning and feel like there’s a sticky layer of gunk adhering to your teeth, it’s probably organized oral biofilm. This slimy community of microscopic organisms are more commonly referred to in the dental world as dental plaque. Bacteria is Everywhere We all have different types of bacteria in our...
We’re excited to be starting a bright new year with you and want to thank all the many patients who took the time to offer their wonderful feedback in 2024. These much-appreciated reviews about smile improvements really make US smile! Our talented doctors and support staff are always thrilled to help you prevent or treat...
If you’ve been told you weren’t a candidate for dental implants because of jawbone deterioration, don’t despair! We regularly address inadequate bone support with a variety of grafting techniques including one of our favorites, known as an autogenous bone graft, or an autograft. An expert on the procedure, Dr. Fava recently spoke to colleagues from...
Your smile is so important, and for so many varied reasons. Smiles build confidence, draw people to you and are known to reduce stress and enhance your mood. Some studies show that people who smile are seen in a more favorable light than others. It stands to reason that if you’re missing teeth or dealing...
As a self-described “quarterback” for Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics, Toni Abbatematteo, our enthusiastic new treatment coordinator, ensures that patients are positively supported through every step of their dental implant experience with us. “Every patient deserves the kind of concierge-level treatment coordination we offer here,” she explains. “I’m here to answer questions and...
New research relates gum disease to even more systemic issues of the body. In a study as reported in ScienceDaily, researchers, led by a team at NYU Langone Health and Perlmutter Cancer Center, discovered that more than a dozen bacterial species (among the hundreds that live in the mouth) were linked to a 50% increased...
Research supports what we hear from our patients every day: Tooth loss can exact a heavy toll on our emotional mental health. Often, patients with tooth loss turn to us because they are fed up with avoiding social interactions where they need to talk, smile and eat. These individuals, as a result, may start to...
Our board-certified periodontists and hygienists want to remind patients of the link between diabetes, one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and severe gum disease, called periodontitis. It’s a Two-Way Street Individuals who have diabetes are statistically at higher risk of also having severe gum disease. And individuals with diabetes who can’t...
As the front desk patient coordinator for our Ambler office, Debora Treml provides an important liaison for new patients who either are referred to us by other dental professionals or who find us after their own diligent research. “As the first contact person for new patients, I’m able to speak to them to take the...
Dental implant surgery can mean replacement of an entire arch of teeth, or even a full mouthful of teeth. But we’re often called upon to replace just 1-2 failing or lost teeth. A single dental implant is clearly today’s best long-term tooth replacement solution. You end up with a beautiful restoration that looks, feels and...
