The most common reason people lose teeth today is periodontal disease (or gum disease). The condition has traditionally been treated with either scaling and root planning or surgery, including a scalpel, incisions, gum flap and sutures. Fortunately, the modern way is far less frightening and painful. With the introduction of the PerioLase MVP-7 machine, patients… Continue reading
For years, missing teeth were replaced with dentures or fixed bridges. Today, the gold standard of tooth replacement is the dental implant. Beautiful smiles and self-confidence are restored with the security, functionality and natural looking appeal of dental implants. With proper maintenance, your dental implants can last decades. BLAST Laser Dental Implant Maintenance helps ensure… Continue reading
Dental implants are the most advanced options in restorative dentistry, with extremely high success rates. However, there is always a risk that an implant can have complications and may need repairs or restoration. One possible complication is peri-implantitis, which is an infection around the implant. When this occurs, the most advanced and least invasive option… Continue reading
The term dental surgery covers a broad range of dental procedures. Any operation that is performed on the teeth, gums, jaw or surrounding oral and facial structures can be considered dental surgery. Oral surgery includes procedures such as tooth extractions, bone grafts, placement of dental implants, periodontal surgery and more. As with any type of… Continue reading
Dental implants are fast becoming the gold standard for restoring missing teeth. Individuals needing extra bone support for receiving a dental implant in the upper arch may be recommended for sinus lift surgery. This procedure involves moving the sinus membrane upward or lifting it so bone can be added to the space between the molars… Continue reading