by Cyrus B. | Oct 21, 2020 | Periodontics
Dental laser technology is becoming more and more popular for the treatment of periodontal, or gum, disease. Laser treatment offers many distinct advantages for treating this problem, including greater preservation of natural gum tissue, enhanced healing, quicker...
by Cyrus B. | Oct 7, 2020 | Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small metal post that is inserted into the jaw bone to provide a new root, or foundation, for some form of replacement tooth like a crown or implant-supported denture. It is a reliable way of replacing a missing tooth that usually lasts a...
by Cyrus B. | Sep 23, 2020 | Periodontics
LANAP is a modern procedure that is an alternative to more traditional approaches to the treatment of periodontal, or gum, disease. Many Americans have gum disease, but few ever get treated before it becomes a larger problem. Here are some of the more frequently asked...
by Cyrus B. | Sep 9, 2020 | Dental Implants
When an upper tooth is lost or must be extracted, the patient usually wants some type of restoration to be done afterwards in order to be able to chew well and to enhance appearance. However, after tooth loss in the upper part of the mouth, it’s not uncommon for...
by Cyrus B. | Aug 26, 2020 | Periodontics
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,...