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Exploring Gum Grafting Techniques
Gum grafting reduces gum recession and prevents it from progressing.
Understanding Gum Recession: Causes and Risk Factors
Patients should visit the periodontist for routine cleaning and checkups, besides brushing and flossing twice daily.
How a Periodontist Can Help With Receding Gums
Gum recession is an early sign of gum disease. Without proper treatment, the gums will recede even more.
What Is the Process of Getting a Tooth Replacement?
Ready to get rid of the hole in your smile? Call or visit our Odessa clinic to set up an appointment.
What To Expect at the Tooth Extraction Procedure
If you have never sat in the dentist’s chair for a tooth extraction, your upcoming procedure may seem unnecessary or too uncomfortable to bear.
Later Stage of Gum Disease: Periodontitis
Along with cavities, gum disease is perhaps the most common oral health condition that people struggle with.
What Is a Bone Graft and When Is It Necessary?
A graft is a minor surgery that transplants bone tissue. In short, it involves taking healthy bone tissue from one area of the mouth and reinserting it into another area where there is missing bone tissue.
The Process of Getting a Dental Implant From a Periodontist
An implant is a surgical procedure that replaces a missing tooth with a metal or ceramic implant.
When Oral Surgery May Be Necessary for Your Dental Complications
In order to help you understand when a dental professional recommends oral surgery, we have outlined some of the most common reasons for needing this type of dental care.
The Benefits of Seeing an Oral Surgeon for Tooth Extractions
An oral surgeon will make a tooth extraction easier for you. This dental care provider can bring more into the procedure than a regular dentist.