A broken tooth is bad enough, and sometimes it may be so damaged that there is only a small amount of tooth material remaining beyond the gum line. This may present a challenge to restorative treatments, and patients may be concerned that their only option is having the tooth removed. That is not necessarily the…
When you’ve lost the precious gum tissue and bone that surround your teeth, you’ll be faced with some critical choices in order to save your smile. That’s because your teeth are completely dependent on the support of the gums and underlying bone for stability. Once bone loss and gum recession have occurred, the body is…
The prospect of dental surgery can be daunting enough without worrying about the effects you will experience afterward. If you work with your periodontist in advance to plan your aftercare following surgery, you will give yourself some peace of mind as you undergo the procedure. The periodontist will have several recommendations for a regimen that…
The first step towards improving your dental health as well as your overall health is identifying and treating periodontal disease. A periodontist is the dental specialist who can help to improve not only your oral hygiene, but also educate you about your risk for periodontal disease. When advanced periodontal disease is diagnosed, pocket depth reduction…
You’ve lost one or several teeth and have a sinking feeling that your life is forever changed. But that does not need to be the case. A meeting to discuss dental surgery in our Dallas office will open the door to options that you might not know exist. One of the best options available is…
