The Bacteria in Your Mouth Are Showing Up in Heart Plaque and Brain Tissue – Here’s Why That Matters
Oral bacteria in systemic disease is the phenomenon where harmful microbes from the mouth enter the bloodstream and contribute to inflammation in the heart, brain, and other organs. Some studies have detected oral bacteria or bacterial DNA in arterial plaque, blood...
AI Can Now Spot Gum Disease in an X-Ray Better Than the Human Eye: What This Changes for Your Diagnosis
AI-powered gum disease detection is the use of machine-learning algorithms to analyze dental X-rays and identify signs of periodontal disease with measurable precision. Recent clinical data suggests these systems can flag bone loss patterns and early gum disease...
Why 70% of People Over 65 Have Gum Disease and Most Don’t Know It
Gum disease in seniors is a chronic bacterial infection of the tissues supporting your teeth that affects the majority of adults over 65, often without any obvious pain or warning signs. Left unaddressed, it connects to serious systemic conditions including heart...
Stem Cells and 3D-Printed Bone: The Regenerative Implant Advances Arriving in 2026
Regenerative implant technology is a class of bone and tissue restoration methods that use biological materials, including stem cells and bioprinted scaffolds, to rebuild jaw structure before or during dental implant placement. These approaches aim to reduce healing...
The Truth About LANAP Laser Gum Surgery: No Cutting, No Stitches, 24-Hour Recovery
LANAP laser gum surgery is a FDA-cleared, minimally invasive treatment for periodontitis (gum disease) that uses a precise laser to remove diseased tissue without cutting or stitching the gums. Patients typically resume normal activities within 24 hours, making it a...
Peri-Implantitis Is the Silent Threat That Can Cost You Your Implant – And a Virus May Be Involved
Peri-implantitis is a destructive inflammatory condition affecting the gum and bone tissue surrounding a dental implant. Left untreated, it causes progressive bone loss that can make implant failure unavoidable – and emerging research now suggests certain...
Dental Implants vs Bridges vs Dentures: The Real Cost Comparison Over 20 Years
Dental implants vs bridges vs dentures is one of the most searched cost questions in dentistry because the upfront price tags tell an incomplete story. The option that seems cheapest today can easily become the most expensive choice by year ten. This guide focuses...
VISTA Gum Grafting: How a Tiny Hole Can Fix Receding Gums
VISTA gum grafting is a minimally invasive surgical technique that corrects gum recession by repositioning donor gum tissue through a pea-sized access point rather than cutting a donor site from the palate. It preserves natural tissue, reduces recovery time...
That Clicking Jaw and Morning Headache Could Be Costing You More Than Sleep
TMJ disorder is a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull) that causes pain, clicking sounds, and dysfunction in the jaw, face, and surrounding muscles. Left unaddressed, it can quietly erode your sleep, your bite,...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.