Gum recession is a common and uncomfortable disorder that results over an extended period of time. Though gum recession is often a side effect of untreated periodontal disease, it can also occur from brushing too hard, using the wrong toothbrush or grinding/clenching your teeth. People with a misaligned bite and tongue piercings are also prone […]
Read MoreGum disease in San Diego, CA can be uncomfortable, painful and dangerous to your oral health when left untreated. For all stages of gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis), there are in-office and at-home treatments that help save the gums and the teeth. We have a few suggested things to use if you are treating your […]
Read MoreIn the past, the only way to treat gum disease was with surgery. Gingivoplasty, gingivectomy and gingival flap surgery all require the dentist to cut into the gum tissue, and while effective, surgery does necessitate a longer recovery time afterward. These days, our dental practice uses laser dentistry in Bethel, CT whenever we can to […]
Read MoreWhenever you go the hospital, you plan on seeing a doctor. In reality, the provider evaluating you might be an intensivist, a neurologist or a cardiologist. Yet to you, he or she is a doctor. The same is often true with dentists. Thus, when you encounter the need for implant dentistry, you might simply search […]
Read MoreDid you know that maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile at all times may be easier than you think? Your dental health in Naperville, IL, can be maintained with proper at-home preventative care and regular checkups with your dentist. By taking care of your mouth, you can avoid problems like cavities or gum disease from developing, […]
Read MoreVisiting the dentist regularly is an important part of maintaining your oral health. But sometimes, your gums need a little more help than an ordinary dentist can provide. As a specialist in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease, a periodontist can help you with a variety of gum-related ailments. At Dr. Kovacs office, you […]
Read MoreDespite best efforts to brush or floss, many people end up developing gum disease. When this occurs and you need additional dental intervention to clear up the problem, scaling and root planing in Kyle, TX can be an effective option. What is Scaling and Root Planing? Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure, otherwise […]
Read MoreAdvances in dental procedures have given patients a lot of quality of life improvements over the past thirty years. Not only are more of today’s adults keeping their natural teeth longer, there are processes that improve on the speed and recovery time of already successful procedures. Making the treatments easier for patients and more effective […]
Read MoreIn the United States alone, almost 80 percent of adults have some form of gum disease, whether it’s the early form of gingivitis to the more serious condition known as periodontitis. As one of the most common diseases in America, it is often overlooked and many avoid treatment because they are afraid of the periodontist. […]
Read MoreAlmost 200 million American adults are missing at least one tooth, and close to 35 million are missing all their teeth. That’s a lot of people that are uncomfortable with the way they look, as they lack confidence in their smile. It’s not just the emotional and mental effects of missing teeth that are a […]
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