How to Know If You Have Gum Disease
There’s an old saying that may refer to someone as being a bit “long in the tooth”, meaning that the person has aged past his or her prime. In reality, this is more than just a saying, because all too often, as people age, their gums can recede,...How Teeth Scaling and Root Planing Can Save Your Teeth
Over the years, the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth and teeth can lead to the formation of plaque, which is a hard-bacterial film that grows on the teeth and around the gum area. The gum line, or area where the gums meet the teeth, is one of the most common...How Effective is LANAP Laser Gum Surgery?
Periodontal or gum disease can creep up on a person slowly, causing extensive damage to the mouth and teeth. It gradually damages the gum tissue, causing the gums to shrink and recede away from the teeth and weakening the foundation of the teeth themselves. The gums...Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
For a number of different reasons, it is possible to have issues with the gums that can seriously compromise a person’s appearance and smile. Sometimes we can be born with these problems, or they can be caused by gum disease that develops over time. When too...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.