by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Jul 20, 2021 | Cosmetic
Are you unhappy with the size or shape of your gums? Did your dentist or periodontist recommend changing the shape of your gum line as part of a larger treatment plan? It sounds like you may benefit from crown lengthening or gum contouring! Learn more about these 2...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Jun 7, 2021 | Periodontal
Here in Atlanta, there are misconceptions about what a periodontist is and how this type of provider differs from a general dentist or other dental specialist. As a local periodontist with offices in Midtown Atlanta and Roswell, our goal is to help our community...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Apr 15, 2021 | Surgery
Have you been told you have periodontal disease? Are you dealing with peri-implantitis or a failing implant? Do you suffer from deep pockets between your teeth and gums? Two modern periodontal therapy options available to you at our offices are LANAP and osseous...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Mar 11, 2021 | Bone Grafts
Have you noticed that your gums are receding or pulling away from your teeth? You may benefit from gum recession therapy. Two of the most common procedures to correct gum recession are: Connective tissue grafting The Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique Which one is...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Feb 12, 2021 | Bone Grafts
Have you lost a tooth? Are you considering a dental implant and wondering if you need a bone graft? You might feel a little intimidated by the thought of this procedure, but in reality dental bone grafting is a routine, comfortable, and predictable way to get your...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Jan 15, 2021 | Implants
Tooth loss is surprisingly common — some studies estimate as many as 178 million Americans are missing at least one adult tooth. And 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth! Missing teeth are more than just a cosmetic issue. Even one missing tooth can...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Jan 7, 2021 | General Dentistry
Are you dealing with dental health concerns and worried about losing one or more of your teeth? You’re not alone! You might be surprised to learn that missing teeth are more common than you think — more than 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. ...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Aug 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry Sedation dentistry is the discipline in dentistry that manages pain and anxiety through the use of local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia. For patients who suffer anxiety when visiting the dentist, it is sometimes necessary to administer...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Aug 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
CHAO PINHOLE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE What is gum recession? Gum recession refers to the loss of gum tissue along the gumline. This can occur as a result of periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis, advanced periodontitis), the natural aging process, or abrasive...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Aug 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
Gum disease affects a wide number of Americans, but its signs are surprisingly easy to ignore. Because many people focus their attention on issues with their teeth instead and gum disease is frequently painless, it is possible to overlook the symptoms of gum disease...
