“How does having a healthy mouth help me have a healthy body?” Having healthy teeth and gums will help prevent bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss. Those are important goals, but the benefits are deeper than that. In addition to maintaining a beautiful smile and the ability to enjoy good food, a
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“I’ve heard about using a laser to clean my teeth. What is “Laser Pocket Disinfection” or “Laser Cleaning” about, and is it worth the extra money?” Within every inflamed periodontal pocket resides billions of bacteria. These bacteria are not only responsible for causing systemic problems by spreading to the heart and lungs, but the infection
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“My crown keeps coming off and my dentist is insisting that I have a crown lengthening surgery before he puts on a new crown. What exactly is that?” The most common reason for you to be referred to a periodontist for a crown lengthening procedure is so that your dentist can place a more stable
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If you are experiencing bleeding after dental implants, it is critical to have an evaluation by a periodontist as soon as possible. Early intervention is key. As a periodontist, not only do I place implants, but I also help save implants. I often hear: “There is bleeding around my implant when I brush. My dentist
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Dental implants have been around for over fifty years, and are now considered the “standard of care,” meaning when you lose a tooth or teeth, dental implants are the best option, ahead of bridges and removable partial dentures. Dental implants feel and look like natural teeth. They can improve your chewing ability so that you
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When I think back to the time many years ago when I moved my family to The Woodlands, it never ceases to amaze me how fast this area has changed. The way I treat gum disease and place implants has certainly changed, too. And all for the better, thanks to advanced dental technology. While I
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