Dec 7, 2019 | Dental Implants
For those who are missing teeth, whether from gum disease, injury or another reason, modern dentistry offers a range of options for replacing them. Those dealing with tooth loss can have problems chewing and eating, and may not feel as confident as they should when it...
Nov 21, 2019 | Cosmetic Gum Surgery
Gingival Flap Surgery When deep cleaning isn’t able to remove the harmful bacteria from below the gumline, your periodontist may suggest gum flap surgery. This surgery is for those who have moderate to advanced gum disease. Before the procedure, a dental...
Nov 7, 2019 | Cosmetic Gum Surgery
Soft Tissue Graft There are many different causes of gum recession. Some of these include inflammation caused by gum disease, teeth grinding and overly-aggressive teeth-brushing. As gums recede, the parts of the tooth that are normally protected are exposed. One way...
Oct 23, 2019 | Oral Health
In our previous post, we discussed dental allergies that some patients may experience while at a visit to the dentist. This post details some additional dental allergies. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis manifests when our skin comes in contact with...
Oct 9, 2019 | Oral Health
Some patients may joke they have an allergic reaction to their dentist as an excuse for not going to their appointment. There are, however, dental allergies that patients may experience. Often these allergies are caused by certain materials used by the dentist; one of...
