How LANAP® Helps Treat Gum Disease
Gum disease should be treated at the first signs of gingivitis, the beginning stage of this dangerous and progressive condition. However, if you have left this disease to progress and damage your gum tissue and bone, seeking treatment not only saves your smile but can prevent tooth loss as well! You have the option to treat […]
The Top 4 Benefits of PIEZOSURGERY®
The term “piezosurgery” may sound foreign to the normal ear, but in dentistry, it refers to an innovative technique that has many benefits for patients. For surgery involving your jawbone, such as tooth extractions, bone grafting (sinus lift), gum disease therapy, and implant site preparation, piezosurgery makes a significant difference in terms of your comfort level and procedural accuracy. What […]
What to Expect at Your Dental Implant Consultation
Have you been considering dental implants as a replacement for your missing teeth? Your journey to a new smile with dental implants will always begin with a personalized consultation with your implant dentist. This appointment is nothing to feel anxious about. It’s the perfect time to figure out if you feel comfortable in the office and confident in […]
The 4 Dangers of Not Replacing Missing Teeth
You may not be worried that you’ve lost a tooth, especially if the gap doesn’t show when you smile. But did you know that there are dangers that come with not replacing a missing tooth? While it might not be noticeable at first, your oral structures are changing without a tooth. Don’t become a victim […]
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Gum Disease Treatment
How a Sinus Lift Can Qualify You for Dental Implants
If you have lost a tooth in your upper jaw, you may have noticed that the bone has receded in the location of the empty tooth socket. You may not think this is a problem, especially if the surrounding teeth haven’t shifted much. However, if you’re planning on replacing your missing tooth with a dental implant, you […]
Why Bone Loss Occurs and How Your Dentist Can Help
Most patients never realize that they can lose bone in their jaw. This area of the mouth is typically taken for granted, but jaw bone deterioration can occur if you suffer oral trauma, from gum disease, or even missing teeth that have not bee replaced. When we lose bone in our jaw, it actually hurts […]
Does Experience Matter for Dental Implant Treatment?
As an advanced surgical procedure, dental implants is a solution for tooth loss that you would not want to trust to just anyone. When implants are placed correctly, patients can get a lifetime of healthy, functional, and attractive smiles that look practically indistinguishable from natural teeth. However, when an unskilled doctor performs the treatment, there is a […]
How LANAP® Compares to Osseous Surgery
When it comes to treating gum disease, the two most effective solutions are laser dentistry and osseous surgery. Both options are proven to eradicate disease and improve oral health, but many patients don’t understand the differences between the two. LANAP® is one of the leading laser dentistry options and it differs from osseous surgery because it utilizes gentle […]
The Top Mistakes Patients Make After Dental Implant Surgery
While dental implant surgery can be an easy procedure for most patients, there are still many best practices to follow after the surgery is over. It is important to follow your dentists directions because immediately after surgery, your implant and oral health is at its most vulnerable. Your body is still healing and will need several weeks […]
