Category: Periodontic Dentistry
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Gum Recession: Causes and Tips on How to Prevent It Now
Gum recession is more than just a cosmetic issue. It’s a serious dental condition that, left untreated, can lead to tooth decay and loss. Unfortunately, receding gums don’t fix themselves, and they don’t grow back. This article focuses on the causes of gum recession and early warning signs you can look for to catch it…
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Pinhole Gum Surgery or a Gum Graft: Which is Best for You?
Pinhole gum surgery or a traditional gum graft are the two surgical options to treat gum recession. Choosing which one is right for you depends on the patient’s degree of recession and the condition of their gum tissue. For most healthy patients, either option will deliver similar long-term results. Therefore, deciding which option is best…
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Dr. Dalton’s Useful Guide to LANAP Treatments
LANAP is a treatment used to correct periodontitis, commonly known as periodontal disease. LANAP is a minimally invasive procedure using a precision laser to remove bacteria and damaged tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact. If left untreated, periodontal disease will destroy gum and bone tissue, leading to tooth loss and shifting smiles, chronic pain, and…
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What is a Gum Lift?
Everyone desires to have the perfect smile. This plays a considerable role in how you feel about yourself. However, dental conditions like a gummy smile can affect your smile and confidence. A gummy smile refers to extra gum tissues covering part of your teeth. Fortunately, you can correct this with a cosmetic dentistry surgery known…
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Benefits of Periodontal Therapy
If you keep up regular dental health maintenance activities like brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing once daily, and using mouthwash intermittently, you likely won’t have to deal with any major issues regarding your teeth. However, some dental issues can occur despite regular maintenance based on other health factors, and one of the most…
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Benefits of Gum Laser Dentistry
Laser Dentistry There are a lot of different treatments available for different types of dental issues. While most of those treatments were developed over the course of decades, they are often now outdated when used alone. Although the traditional methods of dentistry are still very much alive today, they are now being combined with gum…