Vitamin D Deficiency and Early Implant Failure: What Every Clinician Should Know
First appeared in print edition of Dentistry Today | April 1, 2020 | Volume 39 No. 4 | pg. 72-29 Introduction Dental implants are generally considered a safe and highly predictable surgical procedure performed by many clinicians with the aim of replacing missing teeth. Yet, to this day, a number...
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Canker Sore Treatment
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Canker Sore Treatment Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that can make eating, drinking, and even talking a painful experience. Most people encounter these uncomfortable sores at some point, often questioning the quickest way to heal them, why they hurt...
Unveiling the Secret to Combating Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Naturally
Unveiling the Secret to Combating Bad Breath, Naturally In the quest for a healthy and sparkling smile, battling bad breath, also known as halitosis, often takes center stage. A persistent problem that affects people globally, bad breath can dampen one’s confidence and create uncomfortable social situations. However, this issue is...
Healing After Dental Implant Surgery
Getting dental implants is a common and successful way to restore lost teeth, but recovery can be painful and take some time. However, the recovery process can be simplified and accelerated with the correct kind of care and attention.Maintaining a clean implant site is a must after getting dental implants....
Sandi Schmid
RDH
Several years ago I suggested to one of my hygiene patients she should try our Stellalife rinse due to the fact she had active periodontitis—- bleeding upon probing, several 4 & 5 mm pocket’s posteriorly, and general inflammation. She took one bottle home but at her next visit informed me...
The Symbiotic Symphony of Combining Oral and Gut Probiotics for Overall Health
In a fast-paced world where processed foods and demanding schedules dominate our lives, the need for a balanced, healthier lifestyle has never been more pressing. Among the abundance of wellness elements, probiotics - the friendly bacteria that reside in our bodies - have become a pivotal part of our health...
Supplements For Oral Health | StellaLife®
Explore StellaLife's supplements role in oral health, post-op recovery & wellness.
Oral Mucositis Treatment with StellaLife®
Oral pain associated with inflammation of the inside lining of the mouth is often a serious side effect of cancer treatments (radiation, chemotherapy as well as bone marrow transplant). This condition is called Oral Mucositis (OM) and causes redness, mouth ulcers and sores that can be very painful and distressing. Oral pain makes...
Natural and Effective Dry Socket Treatment
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is the most common complication following tooth extractions. Dry socket results when the blood clot at the site of the tooth extraction fails to develop, or is dislodged or dissolved before the wound has healed. When the blood clot is displaced from the extraction socket, the...
Technology Advances in Antimicrobial Rinse
The patient is much more comfortable after periodontal therapy and surgical procedures when the Recovery Kit is used. There are also numerous applications for oral lesions and chronic mucositis. The VEGA Oral Care Rinse can be used daily to keep P. gingivalis and other pathogens under control without staining, inhibiting...
MyPerioPath by OralDNA
A common question of everyone doing something for the first time is “How?” Clinical laboratory testing is standard of care in the medical profession and while completing their degrees, our medical colleagues learned the “How.” For dental professionals, clinical laboratory testing is a newer concept. Clinical lab testing in dentistry...
Dental Pain Management
Opioid-Free
Pain management is an important part of dental practice. It is not uncommon for dental patients to receive opioid (narcotic) pain medications after various dental procedures. In conjunction with NSAIDs, narcotic pain medications are commonly given after third molar surgery. In the United States, 12% of all immediate release opioid...