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Extraction Site Management From Our Office to Yours… Tooth extraction often results in alveolar ridge resorption and soft tissue collapse. Preservation of bone volume and soft tissue height at the time of tooth extraction is critical to ensure ideal bone and soft tissue contours. This will allow placement of an implant in the proper position… Read More

Guided Implant Surgery From Our Office to Yours… The introduction of computed tomography (CT) technologies and the rapidly increasing use of cone beam CT scanning (CBCT) in dental offices, combined with the use of dedicated dental implant software, has revolutionized the planning and placement of dental implants. This revolutionary system offers a more accurate and… Read More

Don’t Forget your Checkup! Daily brushing and flossing is one of the best ways to help prevent gum disease because it keeps the formation of bacteria-rich plaque to a minimum. However, you should be sure to visit a dental health professional, such as a periodontist, at least twice a year to have your teeth professionally… Read More

Questions Visit perio.org! If you or someone you know is considering treatment for periodontal disease, do some research on the procedure or treatment. Perio.org has information about the latest research and treatment options available. You may also want to talk to friends or relatives who have had periodontal treatment about their experiences. By learning about… Read More

Conscious Sedation: Anxiety Control to Put Your Mind at Ease Your dental professional may have recommended conscious sedation to ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed during your procedure. Conscious sedation is a safe, drug induced state in which you are conscious and pleasantly relaxed yet free offear, anxiety, and apprehension. It is different than… Read More

Questions your periodontist may ask Be sure to know the answers to the following questions that your periodontist may ask at your next visit: When were you diagnosed with diabetes? What type of diabetes do you have? Do you take any medications? If not, how is your diabetes being managed? Are you insulin-dependent? What is… Read More

Are you at risk for periodontal disease? Your risk for periodontal disease may increase depending on: Your age Gender Bleeding gums Tobacco use Family history of gum disease To find out if you may be at risk, take the American Academy of Periodontology’s risk assessment. The assessment will let you know if you are at… Read More

Regeneration Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone can be destroyed, leading to pockets. Eventually, too much bone can be lost, leading to teeth falling out or needing to be extracted. To fix this, your… Read More

What if I don’t have any symptoms of periodontal disease? The first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, often accompanied by little or discomfort. Sometimes, the only way detect periodontal disease is through comprehensive periodontal evaluation! Additionally, there are many risk factors that may increase your chances of having periodontal disease. Even if you think you… Read More

Oral Cancer According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with mouth and throat cancers each year. Oral cancer can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissues, check lining, and the hard or soft palate. As with many forms of cancer, early detection can… Read More