Video Journal Category: General Dentistry

Root canals are performed to save teeth. In the United States, they save an estimated 24 million teeth every year. Root Canals are meant to treat the pain that occurs when a cavity reaches the pulp or nerve tissue. Listen in as Dr. Johnson shares more information about root canals and talks about our in-house endodontist, Dr. Bui, who specializes in root canal treatment and procedures.

You’re eating your favorite snack and all of a sudden you notice your dental filling has fallen out. Has this happened to you, or do you know someone who this has happened to? There are a couple of reasons why this can happen and in this video Dr. Johnson runs through a few of the reasons for it, as well as what you should do if it happens to you.

From mouthwashes to toothpastes to mints, there are a lot of products on the market to help eliminate bad breath. Unfortunately, many of these products are only temporary. Find out what’s really causing your halitosis and what you can to do to treat and prevent bad breath.

People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing gum disease. Because diabetes can reduce the blood supply to the gums, people with diabetes are more susceptible to infections in their gums and bones. In this video, Dr. Johnson talks about how to prevent gum disease, which will ultimately help make it easier for patients to control their diabetes.

Gum disease may actually increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to several recent studies.  Researchers have found that one of the key bacterial that causes gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, may also be the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Johnson explains the correlation between the two, and the importance of good oral health to help avoid gum disease.