Dr. Jason B. Arves Dental Clinic

17/06/2026

Indirect pulp capping
(6/17/26)

15/06/2026

ThermoSens Dentures🦷❤️

08/06/2026

Thank you po❤️
(6/8/26)

01/06/2026

Flexible dentures❤️

29/05/2026

A mandibular expander (or lower jaw expander) is an orthodontic appliance designed to widen the lower dental arch. While upper palatal expanders are more common, mandibular expanders provide unique benefits for both growing children and adults by modifying bone alignment, tooth positioning, and dental spacing.

26/05/2026

Endodontic treatment🦷

Scientists are now finding that deep infections around the root of a tooth can trigger chronic inflammation throughout the body — and may even interfere with blood sugar control.

These infections, known as apical infections, are often painless and can remain unnoticed for years until they appear on a dental X-ray. Researchers found that people who underwent root canal treatment for these infections often showed lower inflammation levels and improved blood sugar regulation afterward.

This does not mean root canals treat diabetes. But it does highlight something important: oral infections are not isolated problems. Treating an infected tooth may help reduce inflammatory stress on the body and support better overall health.

Source: The Conversation. "This silent tooth infection could be hurting your whole body." ScienceDaily. May 2026.

18/05/2026

Scientists have discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis — a major bacterium involved in gum disease — has been detected in the brains of some patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers believe toxins released by these bacteria may contribute to inflammation and protein changes linked to neurodegeneration. The study does not prove that gum disease causes Alzheimer’s, but it adds to growing evidence that oral health and brain health may be closely connected.

Inflamed or bleeding gums may allow harmful bacteria and inflammatory molecules to enter the bloodstream and potentially affect other organs over time.

Healthy gums are about more than protecting teeth. They may also play a role in long-term systemic health.

📚 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aau3333
Dominy SS, et al. Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer's disease brains: Evidence for disease causation and treatment with small-molecule inhibitors. Sci Adv. 2019

06/05/2026

Case of the day🦷❤️

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06/05/2026

Surgical removal of impacted wisdom tooth
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06/05/2026

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