Peri-Implantitis

As specialists in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, we at Elite Dental Arts in Midtown have successfully placed hundreds of implants. These restorative devices can be designed to carry a load of a single artificial crown or to help support a denture. Lots of peoples’ lives have been significantly improved by them, but like natural teeth, it is important to care for them or they may be damaged. In this week’s blog post, we wanted to ensure patients understand the danger of peri-implantitis.

Gingivitis, or gum inflammation, is an unfortunately common ailment. It is usually the result of bacterial infections in the gum pocket, where bacteria consume food debris and produce acid that sticks to teeth. “Peri-implantitis” is the term dentists use to describe inflammation around implants, and while inflammation could be due to leaking dental cement or a rheumatic disorder, it is also usually caused by bacteria.

When infections become severe enough, they can cause gum recession and bone tissue loss. After patients get implants, dentists carefully monitor their bone mass, and if too much jaw tissue is lost, the implant has to be removed. However, despite the frequency of gum inflammation, implants are overwhelmingly successful. If patients come to us quickly after noticing signs of gum disease such as bleeding and redness, we can almost always save their implants.

To schedule an appointment, call 212-681-0939.

Nick M. Mobilia, DDS
ELITE DENTAL ARTS
9 East 45th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Oral Surgery Procedures

Oral surgery can be nerve-wracking for a patient who’s never undergone a surgical procedure, but Dr. Nick Mobilia of Elite Dental Arts is here to make patients comfortable every step of the way. Some of the oral surgery procedures that Dr. Mobilia provides are wisdom teeth removal, tooth extractions, and dental implants. If you desire a smile makeover, or you are experiencing tooth pain that may require removal, we can assist.

Not all patients require wisdom teeth extraction, but if they are impacted and/or causing the patient pain, extraction is usually best. If you have missing teeth, dental implants are an alternative option to bridges and dentures. Candidates for dental implants need to have an adequate bone level and density, must not be prone to infection and must be dedicated to oral hygiene. To discuss oral surgery procedures with Dr. Nick Mobilia, schedule a consultation today.

If you have questions or concerns about oral surgery, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.elitedentalarts.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nick Mobilia of Elite Dental Arts here in New York, NY, call our office at 212-681-0939.

 

Nick M. Mobilia, DDS
ELITE  DENTAL ARTS
9 East 45th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Sleep Apnea and Alcohol

People suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OAS) will find compassionate, expert care at Elite Dental Arts in Midtown. Our oral appliances will help protect patients from night time teeth grinding while keeping their airways open. But because we focus on prevention, we want our patients to know they can reduce their risk of OAS by avoiding alcohol before bed.

OAS is caused by the sagging of throat tissue into the airway. It results in teeth grinding (bruxism) because people subconsciously try to move their jaws and reopen their airways while asleep. Alcohol is a muscle relaxant. It creates a risk of throat obstruction even in people who do not get sleep apnea normally. Consequently, they may be taken out of deep sleep several times in a night. But they may also have a more difficult time waking up if they stop breathing, which could cause the amount of oxygen in their blood to get dangerously low.

People may not realize if they have sleep apnea, but they can get tested for it in a sleep clinic. We can assist sleep apnea patients by providing them with custom-fitted oral appliances to keep their upper and lower teeth apart at night, but avoiding muscle relaxants will let the oral appliances do their jobs more easily.

To learn more about Invisalign and all the services we provide at our practice, visit Elite Dental Arts for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nick Mobilia of Elite Dental Arts here in New York, NY, call our office at 212-681-0939.

Nick M. Mobilia, DDS
ELITE DENTAL ARTS
9 East 45th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017