by BABAK NOOHI | Apr 25, 2021 | Blog
One of the most common comments I get from my patients is, “if I have gum disease, why it does not hurt? And if I have gum disease why are you saying I have bone loss?” Periodontal disease consists of a wide range of disease conditions that include not only the gum...
by BABAK NOOHI | Apr 25, 2021 | Blog
It is not an uncommon question to ask what a bone graft is and where it comes from. There are medical classification systems for different type of bone grafts based on its source, the degree of mineralization, particle size, method of deproteinization and...
by BABAK NOOHI | Oct 27, 2019 | Blog
Silver Fillings or Amalgam Fillings have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. They are a mix of different metals, e.g. Silver, Mercury, Cupper, etc. that is mixed together and placed inside a tooth to replace the missing portion of the tooth. There are...
by BABAK NOOHI | Nov 10, 2018 | Blog
Yes. It does. Depending on the skills of the treating doctor, outcome may vary. Like any other surgical procedure, there is always a chance for failure or complication. However, in the hands of skilful and knowledgeable doctors risks are minimal and in the hands of...
by BABAK NOOHI | Nov 3, 2018 | Blog
noncarious cervical lesions; this type of tooth wear is not a typical cavity, but if left untreated it will lead to caries/cavity formation. Wear on the exposed roots of teeth (noncarious cervical lesions) have been investigated for decades. Many theories were...
by BABAK NOOHI | Jun 30, 2018 | Blog
Doctor can you save my tooth? There are times that replacing a compromised tooth (e.g. large cavity that goes way below the gum, or a badly broken tooth, etc) with a dental implant is a reasonable approach and is a more predicable treatment. However, there are times...
