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Will Periodontal Treatment Stop Bone Loss?

We tend to think of our bones as pretty well fixed. When it comes to periodontal disease, bones are just as susceptible to damage as is gum tissue. If left untreated, periodontal disease eats away at your jawbone. The result is tooth loss, more disease, and pain. The...

Is Periodontal Disease Reversible?

As with any disease, when caught in its early stages, the chances of reversing or curing periodontal disease improve. So, if your dentist diagnoses you with the first periodontal disease stage, known as gingivitis, your chances of nipping it in the bud are good. In...

What You Need To Know About Sinus Lift Surgery

One of the keys to having the most successful dental implant procedure is having enough healthy natural bone to support your implants. Sometimes there may not be enough natural bone due to trauma, gum disease, or previous procedures where the natural bone wasn’t...

What You Need to Know About Gingivectomy Surgery

A gingivectomy is performed where there is excess tissue and the underlying bone is not in the way. This Surgical removal of gum tissue helps treat gingivitis. It also can remove extra gum tissue for cosmetic reasons. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting...