Third molars are commonly known as wisdom teeth and they often erupt in the late teens or early 20s. Although most people develop and grow 32 permanent adult teeth…
One of the greatest advancements in the field of dentistry over the past century has been the advent of the titanium dental implant. Whether a patient is missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire arch…
In cases of periodontal disease, a grafting procedure may be necessary to address the bony defects around a tooth or implant that have been caused by the progression of periodontal disease.
When your gums recede, it exposes an increasing amount of your tooth, its crown, and root. Teeth begin to appear to look longer than normal as the gum tissues move towards the root…
Osseous surgery (pocket reduction surgery or gingivectomy) is a procedure that removes gum tissue that has been affected by periodontal disease. The gums and bone area…
A “gummy smile” occurs when a patient smiles and excessive gum tissue is displayed. This happens for many reasons. For many patients, they are born with an excess amount of gum tissue that covers their teeth, causing them to appear much shorter than they actually are…
For many, a trip to the dentist can be filled with fear and anxiety. Several sedation and anesthesia options are available. Sedation Dentistry is a safe way to reduce the fatigue of extended dental treatment requiring long visits. It can put you at ease and greatly eliminates the anxiety associated with dental procedure.