Author Archives: Dr. Axelrad
In the last blog we saw that bacteria invading into the subgingival area (below the gums) of the implant are responsible for peri-implantitis. In this blog, we will discuss: The factors that predispose one to a bacterial invasion and How … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged Peri-implantitis-Part two
In the last few blogs, we dealt with infant thumb sucking and pacifier usage. In the next two, we are actually going to reverse directions…we’ll discuss an issue that may arise with dental implants; more of an adult problem. With … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry Tagged dentist in brampton, dr axelrad, implantitis, peri
This is our last blog in the series of thumb sucking and pacifiers. We will pick up where we left off and discuss the cons associated with the use of pacifiers. We looked at the pros in the last blog…it … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged children, cons, kids, pacifiers, pros
As was seen in the last couple of blogs, thumb sucking has a soothing and calming effect in babies and young children. While in the womb, newborns and toddlers may suck their thumb to achieve this calm…pacifiers can achieve a … Continue reading
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In this blog we will discuss the dental problems that arise due to thumb sucking and the different strategies to break the habit. It may be helpful to reread the last blog. Consequences of prolonged thumb sucking If thumb sucking … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged Child, children, sucking, thumb
Psycology behind it Kids do it. So do chimpanzees and other primates. Many times it starts in the womb. It comforts, soothes and calms the child and provides an overall pleasurable sensation. When the habit is developed, a favorite finger … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged brampto, care, children, childs dentist, dental, sucking, thumb
The last type of resorption that we’ll discuss is that which occurs during orthodontic tooth movement. Root resorption or ‘shortening of the roots’ occurs in nearly all cases of orthodontics, but is so insignificant that it may not be possible … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged brampton, Dentist, Office, root, Tooth Resorption
In the last blog we touched upon a pathological dental process known as resorption. As discussed, resorption is a process in which tooth structure is ‘eaten away’ due to the body’s response when the tooth is subjected to trauma, an infection … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Tagged External and Internal Tooth Resorption, family dentist brampton, Ontario
Tooth resorption is a pathological dental condition in which the cells of the body attack and actually ‘eat away’ or dissolve tooth structure. It is a painless process. There are two types of resorption which can affect both the crown … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Dental Health Tagged dentist in brampton, Ontario, Tooth Resorption
Our last blog on the subject of ‘Acid Erosion and its Effects on the Oral Cavity’ was posted on November 22nd, 2016. It may be helpful to reread this blog as this next one is a continuation. In this blog, … Continue reading
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