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Dr. Mogell Dental Blog

Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist

Mouth Guards For Your Athletic Side!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Sports Mouth Guards

You see them during football games on TV and you wonder about whether you or your children should wear them while you participate in sports. The answer is yes!
Sports mouth guards are plastic dental devices that help to protect not only the teeth but the soft tissue in your mouth; plus the jaw itself. They help protect your mouth from any trauma caused by blows and collisions while participating in sports.

Why wear one? The answer is simple, to help protect your teeth from fracturing, losing a tooth, your jaw from fracturing, bruising and lacerations of the mouth, and jaw dislocation. One of the most unrealized reasons is to protect from concussions. Wearing a sports mouth guard can help reduce the severity and number of concussions an athlete is exposed to while participating in any given sporting event.

There are many over the counter mouth guards available. While they can be as little as a few dollars to around $15.00, the best is a custom fitted one that will give you or your child the best protection possible. A custom fitted sports mouth guard will give you the greatest amount of protection because it is made only for you. A custom fitted mouth guard will also last longer and is far more durable than the over the counter type.

If you are an athlete or you child is an athlete concerned with protecting your mouth and preventing concussions, call our office for an appointment to speak to Dr. Mogell about making you a custom sports mouth guard. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

 

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Periodontal Probings

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

It came to my attention the other day, while Lea and I were providing a new patient with a comprehensive examination, just how many patients had never or were not aware of what periodontal probing is.

As a part of any comprehensive examination, our patients receive a thorough evaluation of their gums; including periodontal probing.

Periodontal probing is occurring when I am calling off numbers to Lea. You should want to hear 1's, 2's and 3's! If you are hearing us call 4's, 5's or greater, that means you have some degree of periodontal disease.

The drawing above illustrates how we perform probing. In health it is painless! When disease is present one's gums might be sensitive to the probing and they may even bleed upon probing!

Please call to schedule your next visit with us to help maintain your healthy gums and prevent periodontal disease. We can be reached at 561-394-9000.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

Shannon Montoya

 

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Prenancy & Your Periodontal Health

Monday, May 19, 2008

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

 

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Hate That Numb Feeling?

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Numbness Away!

One of the biggest complaints that patients have is not only getting numb but that the feeling lasts for hours after they leave the office!
Well relief may be on the way to solve the dilemma.

A drug that reverses the numbing effects of local anesthesia used by dentists was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for patients as young as 6 years old. OraVerse is the first dental anesthesia reversal agent on the market. It cuts in half the time it takes for Novocaine and other numbing agents to wear off, according to clinical studies. About 40 percent of patients in the trials felt sensation return within an hour of receiving the OraVerse injection. The company who has produced OraVerse, Novalar will begin making the drug available this October at the annual American Dental Association meeting.

For many of us who can remember the days when their dentist may no have used anesthesia before a dental procedure, this drug will be an incredible solution to a nagging problem of eliminating the after dental office drool! If you have any questions or need an appointment to see us, please give Faith a call at 561-394-9000. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

 

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Bad Teeth and Heart Disease!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Bad Teeth & Heart Disease?

Another study has been released that shows conclusive evidence that periodontal disease is a risk factor for heart disease in men less than 60 years old. The study was conducted by the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Thomas Dietrich, one of the study's authors reported 'this is the 1st study to find a significant association between chronic periodontitis and the risk of coronary heart disease, even after adjusting for important confounding factors'.
Talk about comprehensive! The men in the study were examined every 3 years for up to 35 years ! Our practice continues to strive to stay abreast of the most current concepts to provide you with the best health care we are capable of making available. Please call Faith or Lea at our office to schedule an appointment to see Katherine or Kim our hygienist at 561-394-9000. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

 

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