Pamela Nielsen, DDS

12/17/2019

Our office and our staff are decked out for the holidays! We wish you a safe and happy time with friends and family.

10/08/2019

What factors can increase your risk for periodontitis?
The American Academy of Periodontology notes that age, smoking, genetics, poor nutrition, and even stress can increase your risk for gum disease.

https://www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease-risk-factors

10/03/2019

Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month?
Home care as well as regular cleanings are important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/announcements/2018-announcements/october-is-national-dental-hygiene-month/

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized Tribes grew out of the special government-to...

09/23/2019

Home care is incredibly important for managing periodontitis. In addition to brushing twice a day, the ADA recommends a fluoridated mouth rinse, and flossing regularly.

https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/home-care?fbclid=IwAR1Fj-lTvLzwr6JkHfkL0_CM4BjB2KxLlgfYstKnEGxULZeymRcKGXVlAXU

This home oral care guide, developed by the ADA, is a summary of the recommendations below, and can be used to help facilitate discussions with your patients about their home oral health care habits.  

09/11/2019

Remembering all the men and women that lost their lives 18 years ago.

09/09/2019

This is a reminder that the drawing for the free OxyFresh bottle will be done this Saturday (9/14)! Like our page before then to be entered!

08/31/2019

Did you know that scaling and root planing is considered to be the “gold standard” for treating periodontitis? An analysis in 2015 of over 72 studies found that the procedure can reduce periodontal pockets by 0.5 mm!

Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on nonsurgical treatment of patients with chronic periodontitis by means of scaling and root planing (SRP) with or without adjuncts.

08/25/2019

Did you know that according to the CDC, 42% of Americans have periodontitis? If left untreated, it can lead to tooth and gum loss, as well as increase your risk for diabetes and heart disease.

Periodontal diseases are mainly the results of infections and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth.

06/19/2019

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