Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline
By: Dr. William Plumb Published on: 01/07/2025Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive illnesses have touched nearly all our lives... Dr. Shawn Davis shared a study that found dental implants may help preserve cognitive function in patients who have experienced tooth loss.
Treating and Preventing Periodontal Disease
By: Dr. William Plumb Published on: 02/03/2025I was recently introduced to an adjunct treatment to traditional periodontal therapy that I’m really excited about. I think it’s going to change the way we treat gum disease and will go a long way towards helping dental patients live healthier lives.
The Miracle of the Root Canal
By: Dr. William Plumb Published on: 01/01/2025A tooth is a living part of your body. It receives nutrients and oxygen through blood vessels that travel from the bone and up through the roots to the center of the tooth in an intricate system of canals. Decay or other traumas can cause these...
What Is Abfraction?
By: Dr. William Plumb Published on: 01/11/2024Something that I commonly see in my practice as a general dentist is a condition we call abfraction.These lesions are not caused by bacteria and are not considered to be decay. We find them on the outside surface of the teeth down by the gumline.
