Dr Preety Desai - Laser Implant Periodontal Specialist

Tooth loss is no joke. I see the emotional stress, anxiety and depression in patients all the time. Visit a periodontist, who is an expert in telling you whether you really have to have extractions. Lasers can do so much more in this arena than scalers and drills

Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study A new study by researchers in the UK has highlighted the emotional struggles and hidden challenges patients experience when having dentures fitted. This is the first study to map out […]

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Ozempic Breath: Can Weight Loss Drugs Cause Halitosis? Here’s how your oral health may be affected while taking weight loss drugs and what you can do to prevent it.

May 12!

Avoid Dementia but keeping all your teeth!

Loss of Posterior tooth or occlusal support associated with dementia risk, reveals study Loss of Posterior tooth/occlusal support associated with dementia risk reveals study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.Emerging evidence suggests association of tooth loss with...

6-8 hours sleep a night is critical!

How much sleep may raise gum disease risk? Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.

Risk of serious head and neck infections related to lack of dental care and poor oral hygiene A recent study indicates the risk of severe head and neck infections is exacerbated by poor oral hygiene. Lack of access to care was also a background factor for infections requiring...

This therapy make take the ouch out of burning mouth syndrome A therapy that stimulates cell function may offer immediate pain relief from burning mouth syndrome.

Periodontal pathogens do play a role in oral squamous cell cancer

Oral microbiome and cancer: A closer look into the intricate interplays of the mouth's hidden world The human mouth is a bustling ecosystem teeming with microscopic life. While we often associate oral health with brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups, there's more to the story.

Gum Disease-Related Bacteria Tied To Colorectal Cancer Study results suggest therapies targeting these bacteria in tumors could help reduce the severity of some colorectal cancers.

Laser glasses are GREEN!

Green glasses go on, dental anxiety, heart rate drop Reducing anxiety and more in third-molar surgery patients may come down to wearing green glasses.

How oral health influences brain health and stroke risk: Exploring the connection Up to 90% of strokes could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, one of which is improving oral hygiene. A recent study examined the significance of oral bacteria in the development...

Your oral health is connected to your mortality "Our study findings suggest that people who don't see a dentist may have negative outcomes in terms of mortality."

https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/23/us/mike-williams-cause-of-death-sepsis/index.html

Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says | CNN Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams’ cause of death has been determined to be dental-related sepsis, according to an initial case summary report released by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office.

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14300291/is-dentistry-truly-committed-to-combatting-cipd-a-researchers-call-for-change

Is dentistry truly committed to combatting CIPD? A researcher's call for change Anne O. Rice interviews Dr. Tim Donley in the last of this four-part series. “It’s time for all stakeholders in medicine to realize that the most important health-care provider...

PLAQUE (AKA BIOFILM) IS INSIDIOUS AND OPPORTUNISTIC

How does plaque cause cavities? A buildup of dental plaque breaks down tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health conditions.

HALLOWEEN WORRIES

Halloween candy that can be a nightmare for teeth As people dig into Halloween treats today, find out which types of candy have wreaked the most havoc on teeth.

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Consumer Reports Finds More Lead and Cadmium in Chocolate Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it had found 'concerning' levels of lead and cadmium in a third of various chocolate products it tested recently, and called on Hershey to reduce the amounts of heavy metals in its chocolate.

Each body part talks to the other!

What Parkinson’s disease and gum disease may do to each other Parkinson’s disease may raise the bleeding and inflammatory burden in periodontal tissues in concert with the condition's systemic neuroinflammation.

Plaque and Tartar is actually termed "biofilm". This organic slime is responsible for bone loss and recession in the mouth. You can't just always "scrape" it off!

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unlocking-menopauses-hidden-impact-84-of-women-50-and-older-unaware-of-menopause-oral-health-connection-301929530.html

Unlocking Menopause's Hidden Impact: 84% of Women 50 and Older Unaware of Menopause-Oral Health Connection /PRNewswire/ -- An astounding 84% of women aged 50 and over are unaware that some of the oral health symptoms and discomfort they experience could be related...

Words of wisdom from Dr Brian Mealey who is THE leading icon of periodontics and dental education.

What’s in the mouth, doesn’t stay in the mouth: How oral health links to systemic health - UT Health San Antonio What’s in the mouth, doesn’t stay in the mouth: How oral health links to systemic health

Excited to be going back to my home town! Join me at ASM2023 for an advanced handson surgery course with lasers. Ontario Dental Association

https://www.dentalnewspk.com/03-Jan-2023/what-happens-to-gums-when-you-eat-hot-and-spicy-food

What Happens to Gums When You Eat Hot and Spicy Food? Do you crave spicy foods like curry, buffalo wings, or other hot foods? What impact can spicy foods have on gum health, and should you be cautious when

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Teeth control brain health as well!

Does oral health influence brain health? New data outline link People who are genetically predisposed to cavities and other oral health issues may also have a higher risk of silent cerebrovascular disease and microstructural damage to the brain.

Traditional curettage of periodontal inflammatory granulation tissue is challenging with hand instruments takes muscle strength🏋️‍♀️and can result in 🖐fatigue and long term carpal tunnel issues. It also is messy, bloody💉 and traumatic especially with patients on blood thinners 💊. YSGG laser makes this flap elevation slick and smooth in addition to doing osseous removal!

Preety Somaya Desai on Instagram: "Traditional curettage of periodontal inflammatory granulation tissue is challenging with hand instruments takes muscle strength🏋️‍♀️and can result in 🖐fatigue and long term carpal tunnel issues. It als 0 Likes, 0 Comments - Preety Somaya Desai () on Instagram: "Traditional curettage of periodontal inflammatory granulation tissue is challenging with hand instruments takes muscle strength🏋️‍♀️and can result in 🖐fatigue and long term carpal tunnel issues. It also...

The body is whole - all the units within communicate with each other......

Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses Bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing potentially life-threatening abscesses on the brain, new research in the UK has shown. The research […]

How do you treat OSA and TOTs? The right laser has the least amount of rebound.

Preety Somaya Desai on Instagram: "OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) is so very common in our society. One of the main etiological factors are sublingual lingual frenums aka "tongue ties or TOTS". How do you treat this in your office. I have found... Preety Somaya Desai shared a post on Instagram: "OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) is so very common in our society. One of the main etiological factors are sublingual lingual frenums aka "tongue ties or TOTS". How do you treat this in your office. I have found very little rebound or constriction with Y...