NORTH TEXAS PERIODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY, PLLC

Diagnostic technology and new surgical techniques have broadened dental horizons, but it is still the caring attitude and concern for our patients that is most important. While there have been significant advancements in periodontal therapy, there is no cure for gum disease. Even after successful, corrective therapy and surgical intervention, your gum disease can recur. For the majority of patients with periodontal disease (~90%), regular periodontal maintenance cleanings have proven to be effective in preventing recurrence of gum disease. This phase is an essential part of treatment. Often, this can be the most important part of your therapy.



OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our hygiene mission at North Texas Periodontics & Implantology is to propel our patients toward optimum oral & systemic health utilizing the best techniques, technology, and education available to us.



Monday, May 5, 2014

Hairy Tongue




This sounds (and looks) scary, but hairy tongue is really harmless.

Hairy tongue is a build-up of bacteria or yeast on the tongue that collects on overgrown taste buds. These overgrown taste buds can then be stained black occasionally.


You are at a higher risk to develop hairy tongue if you:
  • have poor oral hygiene
  • are dehydrated
  • are using antibiotics 
  • you smoke tobacco
  • you use a Peroxide based mouthwash
What can be done if this happens to you?

Improve your home care. When you brush your teeth twice a day, also lightly brush your tongue or use a tongue scrapper.

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