Congenitally missing teeth are one or more teeth that simply never grew. These are often discovered during childhood, as the baby teeth fall out and are replaced by adult teeth. With adult teeth that do not grow in, dental implants may be an option depending on which tooth or teeth are missing and how the…
DetailsWhen it comes to receiving dental and oral healthcare, many patients experience anxiety at just the thought of receiving treatment or attending an appointment. In fact, dental phobias are quite common. Fortunately, when receiving treatment at our practice, our periodontist takes extra steps to ensure patient relaxation by offering sedation dentistry. What is sedation dentistry?…
DetailsDid you know that dental implants are the best method to replace a lost tooth? This is because the materials that make up implants along with utilizing the body’s natural processes make these replacement teeth both durable and biocompatible. Requiring a dental surgery, our periodontist offers this revolutionary tooth replacement option so that patients can…
DetailsMany people are aware that stress and emotional turmoil can manifest in physiological symptoms like headaches and stomach issues, but did you realize that your oral health can also be susceptible to the side effects of stress? It’s true! In general, stress is associated with inflammation in all of the body’s tissues, including the gums.…
DetailsIn the past, patients who had gum disease that progressed to periodontitis may have faced a traditional surgical procedure involving scalpels and sutures. While that intervention typically was effective, it also required a certain recovery period and sometimes resulted in post-operative pain. Now, a laser periodontist can offer a better alternative. A procedure known as…
DetailsWhen a tooth is lost to disease or injury, it is important to replace it so that you can maintain oral function and preserve your oral health. In the past, the most common methods for addressing tooth loss were to fabricate prosthetic teeth that would ultimately rest on top of the gums and were either…
DetailsA dental implant is intended to replace the loss of a permanent tooth. With a successful procedure, a titanium appliance is surgically embedded in gum tissue with the bone fusing to the implant to form a secure base for the restoration that will cover it. Once the implant has been placed, it is important that…
DetailsAs one of the biggest threats to oral health, untreated gum (periodontal) disease is capable of destroying soft tissues and bone in its advanced stages. This oral condition is also the chief cause of permanent tooth loss. Gum disease is quite common, too. Research indicates that about 80% of the adult population in the United…
DetailsTooth loss has far-reaching effects on a patient’s oral health. In addition to a lack of confidence in one’s smile and the difficulty that tooth loss presents with speaking and eating, missing one or more teeth has negative effects on the entire oral health system, far beyond what’s visible to the naked eye. One of…
DetailsSedation dentistry is becoming a popular service for patients that feel anxiety about going to the dentist; have difficulty sitting or reclining for extended periods; patients suffering from any disability that makes going the dentist a hardship … for many circumstances the availability of sedation allows patients to maintain dental health. Patients afflicted with gum…
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