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Care for Your Dental Implants While Healing
Everyone deserves a smile that they can be proud of. However, depending on our age and diet, many people start to lose their teeth. Just as many others have to replace teeth because they become broken due to accidents that occur during their lifetime. A great option for permanent tooth replacement is dental implants, which…
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What is Periodontal Disease?
What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacterial growth along the gum line and around the base of a tooth. It is caused by a buildup of plaque, and if left untreated, will lead to a bacterial infection and gum recession. Pockets (also called “gaps” or “gingival pockets”)…
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Crown Lengthening Can Enhance Your Smile
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that reduces the amount of gum tissue, and shaves down some bone in places where it is necessary to show more tooth above the gum’s surface. Once enough of the tooth is showing, a crown will be put into place to protect the underlying tooth. Why Get a Crown…
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What Is Soft Tissue Grafting?
Gum health is a key component of oral hygiene. After all, gums keep the teeth in place and protect the jaw bone. But gum recession is a common health issue affecting around 4 to 12% of adults. One procedure used to treat this dental ailment is soft tissue grafting. While the name might sound intimidating, this procedure is…
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Facts About Dental Implants
Life’s moments are made better with a smile, but you may avoid smiling if you have a missing tooth. Missing teeth also have an impact on how you eat or talk and allow other teeth to shift. Eventually, a single missing tooth can change the shape of your face and alter your appearance. The worst…
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Scaling & Root Planing Procedure Benefits Patients With Chronic Periodontal Disease
If you are showing signs of periodontal disease and gum recession, your dentist may suggest a scaling and root planing session. Perhaps the prospect sounds a bit daunting, but according to reputable research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the procedure can often benefit patients with periodontal disease by helping to prevent the serious…
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Periodontists and Dental Implants
Why Choosing A Periodontist Board Certified In Implant Dentistry Is Important Dr. Lisa Turner of Venice Periodontics and Implant Surgery is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). There is a difference between “dentists who do implants” and “dental implant experts.” As a Diplomate of ABP, she has the knowledge and expertise you need…
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Three Reasons Why Gingivoplasty May Be Performed
Gingivoplasty is a dental procedure performed by a dental professional that involves reshaping your gums. This can involve trimming the gums back, or otherwise surgically changing their shape. Recovery from the procedure involves wearing a periodontal dressing for 7-10 days after your procedure. During this time you should be careful what you eat and keep your mouth…
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Traditional Gum Surgery Versus Laser Gum Surgery (LANAP)
When a patient is diagnosed with periodontal disease or receding gums or their dental implant is failing, they immediately start to dread the painful surgery that follows. Although over 80% of adults suffer from some degree of gum disease, only 3% of adults with moderate to severe levels of gum disease will accept treatment. If…