Category: Periodontic Dentistry
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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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Understanding Gum Recession: Causes, Prevention & Treatment Options
Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth and exposes its roots. Besides being aesthetically unappealing, receding gums can pose a danger to the integrity of your teeth. While the problem isn’t reversible, it’s highly treatable. Working with our experienced dentist at Dalton Dental can help with the early stages of…
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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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How Laser Periodontal Therapy Treats Gum Disease
Periodontitis, or gum disease, poses a major threat to your oral health. In addition to causing symptoms like tooth sensitivity and bad breath, periodontitis can eventually lead to tooth loss. So, seeking prompt treatment for gum disease is crucial to regain your oral health and prevent permanent damage. Periodontal therapy can regenerate the oral health…
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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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Why are My Gums Receding?
This month we’re talking all about the health of your gums! You might not realize it, but your gums are actually really important to your overall oral health. If your gums aren’t healthy, your mouth isn’t healthy! Periodontal (gum) disease and other dental issues can lead to advanced tooth decay and tooth loss. But gum…
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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…
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Combat Receding Gums with Gum Rejuvenation
Your gums can recede for a few different reasons, but the most common is periodontal (gum) disease. Some medications, tobacco use, and other factors can increase the risk and speed up the process. While you can never grow back the gum tissue that you lose, the tissue loss can be stopped and kept at bay.…