Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/well/live/gum-disease-prevention-treatment.html

Dr. Kay was recently asked to speak to the Canadian Dental Association and to provide his input on how the dialog about periodontal disease has changed.

We live in an age where immediate solutions are the norm. With our smartphones and digital devices, we can get almost anything we want at the click of a button. This expectation for immediacy has also made its way into healthcare, including dental care.

Maintaining optimal oral health is essential for your overall well-being. Dental care can be overwhelming, from regular checkups to understanding gum diseases and their treatments.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/17/well/live/what-dentists-wish-you-knew.html?searchResultPosition=1

This is a great article published in the New York Times. It quite accurately reflects much of what we have already talked about in past blogs. Enjoy the read.

At Yonge Eglinton Periodontics, we understand that periodontal disease, often known as gum disease, is a serious oral health disorder that affects many people in Toronto and around the world. It is brought on by the accumulation of plaque and tartar on the gums and teeth, which causes infection and inflammation. If left untreated, gum disease can result in tooth loss and possibly systemic health issues. Gum disease can, however, usually be controlled and even reversed with appropriate prevention and early intervention.

The field of dentistry is constantly evolving and growing, and with it comes a host of myths and misconceptions about periodontal and implant care. Misinformation about these treatments can lead to patients avoiding necessary care or seeking care that is not appropriate for their condition.

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Periodontists are dentists who receive special training to focus on treating gum disease and installing implants. In addition, they have to undergo additional training after earning a general dentistry degree. This is because they have to learn how to properly treat gums and install dental implants and often only see patients with severe issues.

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For years, as dentists, we looked in our patients' mouths, commenting on the amount of “tartar buildup” and bleeding, and telling them to brush and floss more often. As they would stand up, we would say, “See you in six (or three months” for your next cleaning. At times we probably made our patients feel bad. “But, Doc, I don’t get it. I brush twice a day, floss almost every day, and you are still telling me that my gums are not healthy.”

While brushing and flossing frequency are important as well as regular professional cleaning, we now know that there are so many issues at play in determining the extent, severity, and outcomes of treatment, for each individual patient.

My name is Dr. Andrew Kay, and I am the owner of Yonge Eglinton Periodontics, which was founded in 2004.

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