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Dr. Karen Lawitts
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Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible to Read more -
What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
posted: Dec. 01, 2014.
Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes Read more -
Mouthguards Found to be Effective in Preventing Teeth and Mouth Injuries
posted: Nov. 19, 2014.
Athletes in contact sports are at significant risk for traumatic injury to their teeth and mouth. It’s estimated 600,000 emergency room visits each year involve a sports-related dental injury. Athletic Read more -
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
posted: Nov. 11, 2014.
You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not everyone Read more -
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 03, 2014.
Among our most common diseases, tooth decay can be a big problem at any age: in the U.S., one in four children 5 and under has some form of Read more -
New Permanent Teeth - Faster Than Ever!
posted: Oct. 31, 2014.
If you have lost your natural teeth, you may already have heard that dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement. Unlike removable dentures or bridgework, implants actually Read more -
Which is Better for Cleaning Your Teeth: Ultrasonic or Hand Tools?
posted: Oct. 23, 2014.
Dental plaque (a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth) is known to be the main cause of periodontal (gum) disease. When the bacteria settle on your teeth Read more -
Antibacterial Solutions can Help Fight Advanced Gum Disease Infections
posted: Oct. 15, 2014.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious disease that progressively weakens the attachment of supporting tissues to the teeth, including gums, ligaments and bone. If not stopped, the loss of Read more -
Tooth Trauma Doesn't Have to Mean Tooth Loss
posted: Oct. 07, 2014.
Tooth decay and other oral diseases aren’t the only dangers your teeth face — accidental injuries also pose a risk. Fortunately, much can be done to save injured teeth, Read more -
New Partial Dentures More Comfortable and Durable Than Older Models
posted: Sep. 29, 2014.
While dental implants are the preferable choice for teeth replacement, your life circumstances may cause you to postpone it or some other permanent restoration. In the meantime, you need a Read more -
New Guidelines Issued for Administering Antibiotics Before a Dental Procedure
posted: Sep. 26, 2014.
One of the possible side effects of dental work is the introduction of oral bacteria into the bloodstream, a condition known as bacteremia. Although not unusual — it can Read more -
Bone Grafting can put Implants Back on Your Options List
posted: Sep. 18, 2014.
A dental implant can permanently restore the form and function of a missing natural tooth. But there’s an important prerequisite for this smile-transforming therapy — you must have enough bone Read more -
5 Oral Health Care Tips To Remember This Summer
posted: Sep. 16, 2014.
Dr. Karen Lawitts run a popular Syracuse, NY dental office on Intrepid Lane that is committed to “lifelong dental health.” Here are five oral health care tips to remember this Read more -
Removing Bacterial Plaque is Critical to Halting Advancing Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 10, 2014.
Treating periodontal (gum) disease is rather straightforward: remove the bacterial plaque that causes the disease. The techniques to accomplish this are varied, depending on how far the disease has Read more -
Early Detection is Critical to Surviving Oral Cancer
posted: Sep. 02, 2014.
While oral cancer makes up only a small portion of annual cancer cases, they are nonetheless a critical situation for those patients who develop them. Because cancer lesions in Read more -
Our Arsenal of Weapons in the War Against Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
Advanced periodontal (gum) disease is a chronic, progressive condition characterized by bacterial infection and inflammation. Without proactive treatment, gum disease can cause extensive damage to the various tissues that Read more
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