How Gum Disease Affects Dental Implant Placement
Gum disease is a common disease that our patients at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics suffer from. Dr. Thing offers gum disease treatment as well as dental implants to resolve missing teeth in the mouth caused by tooth loss and advanced stages of gum disease....How do you reverse periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a gum infection that is caused by plaque buildup that allows bacteria to build up on the gumline. When left untreated, it can lead to deterioration of the jaw and tooth loss. There are many early signs of periodontal disease that a periodontist...How do you care for dental implants after surgery?
When you lose a permanent tooth, you must find an effective tooth replacement option. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting uses dental implants to replace missing teeth in his patients’ mouths. Tooth loss makes chewing or even speaking difficult. Dental...Does smoking increase your risk of developing gum disease?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, smokers have over double the risk of gum disease and are four times more likely to have it advance to advanced periodontal disease. This is why it’s so important, to be honest about your smoking during a dental exam...Crown Lengthening Dental Procedure: Preparation, Procedure, and Recovery
Many people are self-conscious about their teeth being short because of their gummy smile. Your teeth may be the proper length, but your gums need to be corrected to improve your smile. At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting can perform crown lengthening by...
When Should You Visit a Hospital for Dental Problems?
The dental health field has vastly improved in the last century. Developments like water fluoridation and improved toothpaste formulations allow most people to maintain proper dental hygiene and health. That being said, there are still other dental problems that...Can I make my receding gums grow back?
Gum recession occurs when gum tissue pulls away, which exposes some of the tooth. When this occurs, pockets can form between the teeth and the gumline, making it easy for bacteria to accumulate. When this is left untreated, the supporting tissue and bone structure of...Can dental bone loss be stopped?
Bone loss is the result of untreated gum disease, especially later stages such as periodontitis. During this gum disease stage, the bacteria eat away at the jawbone and the ligaments that connect teeth to the bone. The most common cause of bone loss is due to...Can a dentist treat sleep apnea?
At Think Oral Implants and Periodontics, Dr. Ting helps patients to treat their sleep apnea with dental appliances. Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults. This occurs when a blocked or collapsed airway causes pauses in breathing while sleeping. This...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.