How Gum Disease Affects Dental Implant Placement
Gum disease is a common disease that our patients at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics suffer from. Dr. Thing offers gum disease treatment as well as dental implants to resolve missing teeth in the mouth caused by tooth loss and advanced stages of gum disease....How do you reverse periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a gum infection that is caused by plaque buildup that allows bacteria to build up on the gumline. When left untreated, it can lead to deterioration of the jaw and tooth loss. There are many early signs of periodontal disease that a periodontist...How do you care for dental implants after surgery?
When you lose a permanent tooth, you must find an effective tooth replacement option. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting uses dental implants to replace missing teeth in his patients’ mouths. Tooth loss makes chewing or even speaking difficult. Dental...Does smoking increase your risk of developing gum disease?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, smokers have over double the risk of gum disease and are four times more likely to have it advance to advanced periodontal disease. This is why it’s so important, to be honest about your smoking during a dental exam...Think Oral Implants and Periodontics
Dr. Ting and the team at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics serve patients in Paoli, Malvern, Berwyn, Fox Chase, Elkins Park, Jenkins Town and the surrounding Pennsylvania communities with advanced periodontal procedures and dental implant treatments. Dr. Ting can address a variety of periodontal challenges that can negatively impact a patient’s dental health as well as their overall health.