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Sleep Apnea- Treatment with a dental device. Kevin Reid, DMD, from the Mayo Clinic, discusses the treatment of mild to moderate sleep apnea with a dental device that can help with snoring and sleep apnea. It can help with the fatigue and daytime sleepiness associated with sleep apnea.
Dr. Jerry Gordon performs air abrasion cavity treatment on one of his patients, he also explains the procedure. Air abrasion is a painless treatment of a cavity of the tooth. It can be used for more shallow, small cavities.
Dr. Jerry Gordon performs a denture technique on one of his patients, he also explains the procedure. First an impression is taken of your gums to fit the dentures properly.
Dr. Jerry Gordon performs a porcelain veneers technique on one of his patients, he also explains the procedure.
Dr. Jerry Gordon performs a painless air abrasion treatment on one of his patients, a local radio talent, he also explains the procedure. Air abrasion does not require anesthesia because it is a painless treatement for tooth cavities.
Dr. Jerry Gordon performs a wisdom tooth extraction on one of his patients, he also explains the procedure. Wisdom teeth are commonly removed due to dental caries, broken tooth, or to help improve the bite.
Dr. Jerry Gordon performs a root canal on one of his patients. He also describes the procedure. Root canal is needed when a cavity affects the root of the tooth, making it sensitive to touch, and sensitive to cold.
This animated video shows you what happens during a root canal. Sugar is broken down in the mouth to acid. This acid can breakdown the enamel covering of the teeth, causing tooth decay of dental caries. If the decay extends to the dental pulp, a root canal is necessary. Video courtesy of Blausen Medical.
Gingivitis. The gingiva or the gum. Bacteria that exists in the mouth can stick to the teeth and cause the sticky substance called plaque. This plaque can cause redness and irritation of the gums. This is called gingivitis. Risk factors include trauma, too vigorous brushing or flossing and certain medical conditions. Gingivitis is the first sign of periodontal disease. Video courtesy of Blausen Medical.