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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...

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...

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...