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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
WHEN A TOOTH EXTRACTION IS NECESSARY posted: Oct. 07, 2020. Tooth extraction is the removal of a damaged or infected tooth. Having a tooth pulled could be nerve-wracking and scary for some. It is one of the procedures that our experienced dentists, Dr. Parisa Kheirieh and Dr. Babak Najafi perform here at Origins Specialty […]
Live a Life Full of Smiles! September is Dental Implant Awareness Month! Dental Implants look and act like natural teeth. Fusing with your own bone, implants are usually the best replacement option for natural teeth. When you loose any of your teeth for any reasons, dental implants can replicate the construction of a tooth from […]
Full or partial tooth loss, if left untreated, doesn’t just affect a person’s self-image — it can also increase the risk of developing nutritional problems and other systemic health disorders. If you have lost any of your teeth, you no doubt realize there are consequences to living without them: Your smile may not look the way […]