by Cyrus B. | Mar 12, 2022 | Periodontics
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...
by Cyrus B. | Mar 2, 2022 | Periodontics
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...
by Cyrus B. | Feb 20, 2022 | Periodontics
Gum disease is the primary cause of tooth loss. The disturbing part is that you might not even know you have it until it’s too late. Yes, your gums have been bleeding a bit, but it’s nothing serious, or so you think. Unless you see a professional, you...
by Cyrus B. | Feb 16, 2022 | Periodontics
A periodontist such as Dr. Ting at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics recognizes the early signs of gum disease and can treat it properly. Periodontal disease is a gum infection that is caused by poor oral health care. When gum disease is left untreated, it can lead...
by Cyrus B. | Feb 2, 2022 | Periodontics
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...
by Cyrus B. | Jan 19, 2022 | Periodontics
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...