What is a soft tissue graft?
Soft tissue grafts are used to help patients with gum disease or for those that want to improve how their gumline looks. They can also be used to cover exposed tooth roots. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting offers a variety of soft tissue grafts for...What Happens If You Don’t Treat Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an infection of the gums that when left untreated can lead to deterioration of the jaw and severe tooth loss. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics Group in Paoli, PA, our dental team treats patients with different stages of periodontal disease. After...What Are the Benefits of Gum Grafting?
When gum disease is left untreated and progresses into advanced stages, gum recession can occur. This causes the gumline to shrink and tooth roots to become exposed. This can lead to tooth sensitivity. At Oral Implants and Periodontics, we perform soft tissue and gum...Types of Dental Implants: How to Choose the Best Dental Implant For You
You may feel self-conscious if you have missing teeth in your smile. Missing teeth also makes it hard to chew or bite. Dental implants help provide a stable tooth replacement. They aren’t dentures, but they offer complete tooth replacement acting as artificial tooth...Top 10 LANAP Frequently Asked Questions
What is LANAP? This is a minimally invasive gum disease treatment that uses a dental laser, the PerioLase® MVP-7™. It is the first and only to receive FDA clearance for True Regeneration, which is re-growing new cementum, periodontal ligament, and new alveolar bone....Three Types of Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
When it comes to restoring gum health, Dr. Ting offers different cosmetic periodontal surgeries at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics for his patients. When you have exposed or sensitive root surfaces or a gummy smile due to tooth loss, cosmetic periodontal surgery...Success Rates of Dental Implants
When you lose a permanent tooth, finding an effective tooth replacement option is important. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting uses dental implants to replace missing teeth due to tooth decay, gum disease, or an injury. Tooth loss can make someone feel...LANAP® vs Traditional Gum Surgery
Understanding the different between traditional and LANAP ® gum surgeries, is important. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting can explain the differences during your consultation at her dental office. When you need gum surgery, your oral health will be...How often do you need scaling and root planing?
When your gum disease progresses beyond gingivitis, you will need more extensive gum disease treatment. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, our periodontist, Dr. Ting, offers scaling and root planing as a means to restore gum health and to minimize infection. He...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.