by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | May 31, 2022 | General Dentistry
Do your gums hurt? If so, you are not alone. We all experience gum pain at least once in our lifetime. Most of the time it is no reason to worry. However, in some cases, this may be a sign of gum disease or other health issues. If you want to learn about what may be...
by Atlanta Center for Advanced Periodontics, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry | Mar 24, 2022 | General Dentistry
Do you often feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you suffering from chronic headaches and jaw pain? These are warning signs that you may have a problem with bruxism. If you’re grinding your teeth, it’s important to address the issue as soon as possible to help...
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...