There are actually several negative consequences of missing some or all of your teeth. First, missing teeth will affect the esthetics of your face. Not only will your smile be affected by the gaps from missing teeth, but if you’re...
Q: I have big gums and short teeth, so when I smile you can almost only see my gums. I don't smile very often anymore because I am so self conscious of my gums. Is there a way to improve...
Regular examinations are very important to keep track of the present status of your disease and any disease progression over time. Your periodontist will work with you to create a maintenance schedule depending on how advanced your periodontal disease is...
SINUS AUGMENTATION – SUMMARY INSTRUCTIONS Do not blow your nose. Avoid things that will make you sneeze or cough. Do not blow your nose hard or vigorously inhale. If you have to cough or sneeze, do it with your mouth...
Soft Foods to Eat After Periodontal Surgery Applesauce Avocado (Mashed plain or mixed with salt, lemon, or honey) Bananas (Mashed well) Broth (Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable) Casseroles (Soft and well-cooked with plenty of liquid) Cheesecake (You can enjoy yourself during...
Instructions for Patients following Periodontal Surgery: DISCOMFORT: Following periodontal surgery, the discomfort level often varies from patient to patient and even from one area to another in the same mouth. You may have been given a long lasting local anesthetic...
Instead of leaving your treatment to one dental professional, you should consider having both your general dentist and a periodontist be actively involved in the diagnosis and treatment of your periodontal disease. This team approach will help your general dentist...
All periodontists must complete an additional two to three years of specialized training in periodontics following dental school. However, some periodontists opt to take the board-certification examination, which is offered by the American Board of Periodontology once per year. Board...
Dental Implants, explained: While regular brushing, flossing, and checkups allow many of us to maintain our natural smiles for a lifetime, sometimes our teeth just can’t keep up. If you’ve lost a tooth (or a few teeth) due to injury...
The connection between gum disease and heart disease is a very hot topic in the field of periodontics right now! Several research studies have indicated that heart disease and gum disease may be linked, and researchers suspect that inflammation may...
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