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Posted May 17, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Five Tips To Prevent Gum Disease

Healthy gums are the foundation of a beautiful smile, and it’s very important to take all necessary steps to prevent gum disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and bones that support your teeth. Without proper treatment, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and other serious health complications. However, gum […]

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Posted May 4, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

A Healthy Mouth Starts With Healthy Gums: A Guide to Preventing and Treating Gum Disease

Gum disease, a.k.a. periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and bones that support your teeth. It is very common and without proper treatment, it can lead to tooth loss and other serious health complications. At Dassani Dentistry in Houston, TX we understand the impact gum disease can have on your overall […]

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Posted November 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Don’t Have a Stroke – Your Dentist Can Help

You might be surprised to hear that the state of your oral health has a lot to do with preventing a stroke. There’s a certain kind of bad oral bacteria that cause gum disease, travel to other parts of your body, and cause harm. A stroke is a common but dangerous medical condition that causes […]

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Posted August 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Can Children Get Receding Gums?

Receding gums (also known as gingival recession in the field of dentistry) are not uncommon in adults ages 40 and older, but children can also experience this progressive loss of gum tissue as young as age 7.  Left untreated, gum recession can expose tooth roots and lead to pain and sensitivity. While causes of gum […]

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Posted August 13, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

The Oral-Systemic Link: Risk Factors for Tooth Decay

Did you know the same plaque that decays your teeth can cause major heart problems? What if you could fight plaque and heart failure both by improving your oral health? Dassani Dentistry in Houston is here to tell you more! Someone dies from a heart attack every minute, according to the American Heart Association, and […]

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Posted July 16, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Gingivitis: Are Your Gums Trying to Tell You Something?

Gingivitis, very simply, is an inflammation of your gums. (Any time a medical term ends with “itis” it means inflammation.) Gingivitis varies in severity and can look a few different ways. Very bad gingivitis leads to periodontal (gum) disease.  Gingivitis is common and affects many, rather, most adults. But with good oral hygiene and the […]

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Posted June 13, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare

People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth and why is it so bad? […]

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Posted May 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Can Dry Socket Be Deadly?

The dreaded words of warning for anyone who has a tooth extraction: dry socket. A dry socket is a painful complication after a routine treatment like an extraction, but it can be avoided if you’re careful, and it definitely won’t kill you. Read more below from Houston dentist, Dr. Meghna Dassani, on what a dry […]

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Posted March 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

Hot on the Trail with Oral Pathology

When it comes to your oral health, we hope you never have any pains or problems. Good preventive care will help you always feel your best! But even with the best habits, dental problems do happen. In that case, oral pathology is the science and medicine that helps diagnose and treat whatever is making you […]

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Posted February 27, 2022 / Blog, Dental Health
Meghna Dassani, DMD

The Smoking Gun: Tobacco & Oral Health

They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. Tobacco is a popular plant that we’ve learned can really do a number on your health. Using tobacco is a personal and communal practice that can be really hard to […]

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