The third molars, generally called “wisdom teeth” are the last set of teeth which erupts around the age of 17-25. However, it varies from person to person. There are certain patients who may not even have wisdom teeth. On the other hand, it’s not uncommon for the wisdom teeth to be impacted (hidden) and not […]
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Origins Specialty Dentistry is equipped with top notch technology; Cone Beam CT Scan (CBCT) CBCT is an advanced technology produces 3-dimensional images rather than the 2-dimensional images produced by a conventional x-ray. CBCT is much faster, safer and more advanced from conventional computed tomography (CT) scan. Cone Beam CT is a special digital x-ray use […]
Contents1 Why Is It So Important to Take Preventive Care of Your Teeth Every Day?2 Brushing3 Flossing4 Other Kinds of Dental Maintenance5 Visit your dentist Why Is It So Important to Take Preventive Care of Your Teeth Every Day? Preventive care is the simplest way to maintain a healthy smile. Proper, consistent brushing and flossing […]
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Gum Recession or Thin Gum: Inside your mouth, gum tissue (periodontal tissue) forms a barrier that resists the vigorous mechanical (and microbial) effects of eating, chewing and biting. Gums may begin to recede, or shrink down, for several known and unknown reasons. When the tooth’s roots lose the protection of healthy gum tissue, they can become […]
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With proper care, your teeth can last a lifetime. But some amount of wear as we age is normal. By “wear,” we mean loss of tooth structure. Wear starts with loss of the hard, translucent enamel that forms the outer covering of teeth, and might, in more serious cases, progress to the softer inner tooth. […]
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Remember to use your dental insurance benefits by the end of year! If not, you may lose them all! HO HO HO! It’s that time of year again! With new year just around the corner, we would like to remind you to take advantage of any unused dental benefits you may have! Use ‘em or lose […]
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Immediate Implant Placement Replacing the missing tooth is crucial for several reasons. There is no doubt that gaps need to be replaced; and it does not matter whether the missing tooth is in the front or back of the mouth. Ask your dentist about the available replacement options. Dental Implant is usually the best replacement […]
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Have you ever thought about the water that we use during dental treatments? Do you know how we sterilize the instruments? Infection control in dentistry has always been a critical matter in patients minds. Patients want to know how safe the instruments or even the water is. It goes without saying that our infection control has […]
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Is it safe to go to dental office? Dentistry during the pandemic; this is the question these days. Undoubtedly, dentistry is an integral part of overall health and well-being. A large body of research has demonstrated a significant correlation between gum disease, tooth infection and other systemic diseases. According to American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), periodontal […]
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“Everything is different these days and DENTISTRY is no exception!” Dr Babak Najafi, Periodontist at Origins Dentistry said on Good Morning San Antonio (GMSA) Live at 9 am and abc news KSAT 12 in October 2020. The KSAT 12 News Team reported on the new modern dental office at Northwest Side and their top tier technology including Negative Pressure Room. With over 10 years […]