Discover the Latest Trends in Oral Health and Learn About Innovative Treatments

Everyone knows the basics of good oral hygiene and health. From regular brushing and flossing to following healthy lifestyle habits and safety precautions, it’s important to know how to take care of the teeth and gums. But when you have questions about dental care or need to see a professional, who do you call? For […]

Does your smile appear “toothy”? Your first stop should be a periodontist. As specialists in gum health, they’ll be able to confirm if your gums have receded. It’s important to see a periodontist as soon as you notice it because gum recession is a gradual process. This means that by the time you notice it, […]

Feeling a sharp pain in your teeth from hot and cold food or drink? Do your teeth suddenly look bigger, giving you a “toothy” smile? These are telltale signs of gum recession. Typically, gums that have receded cannot grow back on their own. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be treated. Thanks to advances in […]

Today, losing one or several teeth—whether due to severe tooth decay, disease, accidents, or the natural process of aging—no longer means you won’t smile again. Thanks to dental implants, periodontists can help you regain your strong and healthy smile, with a full set of teeth. And if all goes well, your fully restored smile will […]

Dental implants are renowned for offering the best quality of life. Now, having one or several missing teeth no longer has to result in a lifetime of reduced oral function. With implants fused directly with the jawbone and anchoring replacement teeth, you can eat, talk, and smile in full health, strength, and confidence. But receiving dental […]

Do you feel a sharp pain in your teeth when you drink hold or cold beverages? Is your smile looking bigger over time—a lot more “toothy” than before? These are just some of the most common signs of gum recession. Not a lot of people are aware that their gums have receded until they experience […]

When most people think of dental care—like filling a cavity or treating a toothache—their first stop is always the dentist. But when dental concerns are much more complicated and involve the gums, jawbone, and tissues that support the teeth, they require a specialist: a periodontist. What does a periodontist do? Periodontists are dentists, too. But […]

The fear of pain and a prolonged recovery is enough to keep a lot of people from getting the dental care they need, no matter how life-changing. Dental implants—with a reputation as one of the more extensive treatments taking place sometimes over months—are high up on that list. It’s true—healing after a dental implant procedure does […]

The first thing a periodontist will tell you before getting dental implants is that it’s a long process—it doesn’t happen overnight, nor in a single visit. In fact, getting dental implants consists of a series of procedures. In total, dental implants can take up to a year to complete. Made of titanium, dental implants fuse directly with the jawbone […]