by Cyrus B. | May 12, 2021 | Periodontics
Gum recession occurs when gum tissue pulls away, which exposes some of the tooth. When this occurs, pockets can form between the teeth and the gumline, making it easy for bacteria to accumulate. When this is left untreated, the supporting tissue and bone structure of...
by Cyrus B. | Apr 28, 2021 | Periodontics
Bone loss is the result of untreated gum disease, especially later stages such as periodontitis. During this gum disease stage, the bacteria eat away at the jawbone and the ligaments that connect teeth to the bone. The most common cause of bone loss is due to...
by Cyrus B. | Apr 14, 2021 | Periodontics
At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting helps patients to treat their sleep apnea with dental appliances. Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults. This occurs when a blocked or collapsed airway causes pauses in breathing while sleeping. This...
by Cyrus B. | Mar 31, 2021 | Periodontics
When you or your loved one suffers from snoring that is affecting your livelihood, schedule an appointment at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics quickly. Sleep apnea not only can affect your oral health, but cause detrimental health issues when it’s left untreated....
by Cyrus B. | Nov 4, 2020 | Periodontics
When a tooth is badly decayed due to many fillings or is damaged due to trauma, there may be enough tooth left so that a dental crown can be placed in order to save the tooth from extraction. However, there may not be quite enough of the tooth left to provide a good...
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...