What Are The Advantages of Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small metal post that is inserted into the jaw bone to provide a new root, or foundation, for some form of replacement tooth like a crown or implant-supported denture. It is a reliable way of replacing a missing tooth that usually lasts a...Top Frequently Asked Questions About LANAP
LANAP is a modern procedure that is an alternative to more traditional approaches to the treatment of periodontal, or gum, disease. Many Americans have gum disease, but few ever get treated before it becomes a larger problem. Here are some of the more frequently asked...Is Sinus Lift Necessary for Implants?
When an upper tooth is lost or must be extracted, the patient usually wants some type of restoration to be done afterwards in order to be able to chew well and to enhance appearance. However, after tooth loss in the upper part of the mouth, it’s not uncommon for...How to Know If You Have Gum Disease
There’s an old saying that may refer to someone as being a bit “long in the tooth”, meaning that the person has aged past his or her prime. In reality, this is more than just a saying, because all too often, as people age, their gums can recede,...How Teeth Scaling and Root Planing Can Save Your Teeth
Over the years, the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth and teeth can lead to the formation of plaque, which is a hard-bacterial film that grows on the teeth and around the gum area. The gum line, or area where the gums meet the teeth, is one of the most common...How Effective is LANAP Laser Gum Surgery?
Periodontal or gum disease can creep up on a person slowly, causing extensive damage to the mouth and teeth. It gradually damages the gum tissue, causing the gums to shrink and recede away from the teeth and weakening the foundation of the teeth themselves. The gums...Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
For a number of different reasons, it is possible to have issues with the gums that can seriously compromise a person’s appearance and smile. Sometimes we can be born with these problems, or they can be caused by gum disease that develops over time. When too...Does My Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
Dental implants have become accepted as the most state-of-the-art option for restoration of missing or badly decayed teeth. However, most dental insurance companies are behind the times in their coverage of this option, and may cover none of, or only part of, this...Common Reasons for Gum Surgery
Aging, medications, smoking and the consumption of various acidic foods and beverages like coffee or wine can cause damage to the gums and teeth. Over time, the soft tissue of the gums can become damaged from the buildup of plaque, which is a bacteria-containing film...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.