by wayne | Oct 26, 2015 | Gum Disease
The gums and jaw bone form the foundation to hold our teeth in place. We need our teeth not only to maintain a healthy diet as well as to look socially acceptable; both of which are important to our physical and emotional well-being. A common myth is that we will lose...
by wayne | Oct 26, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
When the gums have receded due to gum disease or over-zealous toothbrushing, gum graft surgery can be performed to regrow the gums to a higher or back to original position, depending on case-by-case basis. In this procedure, a small piece of gum tissue is taken from...
by wayne | Oct 25, 2015 | Gum Disease
Geriatrics and Periodontal Disease. Life after turning 60 years of age should not be any different than life in the past decade. These years are not called the golden years for nothing! However, in this past-paced life of ours, we need to keep healthy and alert even...
by wayne | Oct 25, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
If your teeth look very short with a lot of excess gums covering it when smiling (‘gummy smile’), tooth has a fracture below the gum line or tooth is too short for a dental crown, crown lengthening procedure may be indicated. During this procedure, the...
by wayne | Oct 24, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
What is Aesthetic Gum Therapy? These are procedures for preserving, repairing and reconstructing gum and bone. Some of these procedures include the treatment of gum disease (periodontitis) while others are to enhance the smile of a patient who has already undergone...
