Are you nervous about going to the periodontist? Do you need periodontal treatment and worry it will be too painful? It’s normal to feel anxious when thinking about undergoing any dental or periodontal procedure. That’s why sedation dentistry is so...
Gums can become inflamed or infected if they’re not treated properly — a condition known as gum disease. In these cases, a deep cleaning may be necessary to remove hardened plaque and calculus from below the gum line. Here, we will go over some of the most...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
