The dental health field has vastly improved in the last century. Developments like water fluoridation and improved toothpaste formulations allow most people to maintain proper dental hygiene and health. That being said, there are still other dental problems that...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
