An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we offer at Montchanin Periodontics and Implantology,…
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Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed up by nail-biting you'd be…
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Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Dr. Keller and Dr. Tibbs. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of gum disease severity. Not only does gum disease affect…
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Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Montchanin Periodontics and Implantology is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your body becomes more susceptible to bacterial complications. In terms of oral health, you may be at a higher risk for gingivitis and periodontal…
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