Throughout modern history, stress has generally been categorised as a “risk indicator” for periodontal disease as opposed to a “risk factor,” meaning that correlations are observed but without strong evidence of a causal relationship.

Good oral health is more than clean teeth and avoiding cavities. The mouth is a gateway to your body’s overall health. Besides cavities, poor dental hygiene can have a profound impact on your health and longevity. There is mounting evidence that shows an association between poor dental hygiene and a wide variety of illnesses.

Aphthous stomatitis is commonly defined as recurrent ulcerations of the oral mucosa. In layman's terms, an occurrence of aphthous stomatitis is often called a mouth ulcer. The most affected areas of the oral cavity are the labial mucosa, buccal mucosa, and tongue. Unlike for example cold sores, which develop on the outside of the mouth, these ulcerations are non-contagious. This is a critical point to get across to patients, who often carry misperceptions regarding the transmissibility of mouth ulcer.

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What is a Dental Implant?
The Benefits of Dental Implants A dental implant is a high-tech replacement tooth that mimics the whole tooth structure. A titanium “root” is snugly inserted into the bone and is used to support a crown, bridge or denture. It looks, feels and acts like a real tooth and can last a lifetime if properly cared for.

Orthodontics, in recent decades, has undergone important changes and has started to incorporate patients of all ages. With the appearance of direct adhesion, ceramic brackets and lingual orthodontics, more and more adults accept orthodontic treatment, which has led the specialist to have to take on new challenges, such as the treatment of periodontal patients.

Longing for a Hollywood smile? Veneers just might be the answer for you. Veneers are a common cosmetic dental procedure that have the power to utterly reinvent your smile. Here at Washington State Prosthodontics, we’ve enhanced hundreds of smiles using beautiful porcelain veneers.

What is preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry is the modern way of helping you keep a healthy mouth. It helps you to keep your teeth, and means you need to have less dental treatment. The two main causes of tooth loss are decay and gum disease. The better you prevent or deal with these two problems, the more chance you will have of keeping your teeth for life. When the dental team and patient work together, this can help to prevent the need for treatment - especially fillings and extractions. Your dental team may recommend a course of treatment to get your mouth into good condition, and then work out a ‘maintenance plan' to help you keep it that way.