Gum Tissue Graft Surgery: Procedure and Recovery
Most tooth loss results from bad gums. Too many times gum issues get ignored until it’s too late. The tooth is loose, and little can be done to save it. But all is not lost. It is possible, with modern dental techniques, to restore gums to a healthy state. If...What is a Dental Crown Lengthening Procedure?
The crown is the part of the tooth that sits atop the gums – the pearly whites that make up your smile. Sometimes there is not enough crown. Perhaps your tooth is broken below the gum line or has insufficient tooth structure for restoration. In this case, the gum,...What to Expect When You Need a Sinus Lift
What is a Sinus Lift? A sinus lift, aka sinus augmentation, is a surgery that makes it easier to place dental implants. Some people with bone loss need dental implants but don’t have enough bone to support the tooth implant. A sinus lift increases the amount of...Do Receding Gums Grow Back?
Good question. The answer is no. Gums will not naturally grow back around the tooth base. The good news is there are gum grafting procedures a periodontist can do to repair the damage. Connective Tissue Graft Gum grafting using connective tissue requires opening a...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.