It is a known fact that colonies of various types of microbes live within the mouth. These include germs that are bacterial-based and fungal-based. It is also true that many of these are helpful to your oral health. Of course, many are harmful. The harmful microbes may lead to the development of gum disease and… Read More…
What Is a Sinus Lift Surgery and Can I Benefit From It?
What Is Sinus Lift Surgery? Sinus lift surgery is a type of procedure that is performed in order to make it easier for a practitioner to place dental implants within the mouth. This procedure is often also referred to as “sinus augmentation surgery”. It is necessary when a patient has experienced bone loss because of… Read More…
Dental Implant FAQs
Dental implants are medical-based devices that are surgically placed within the jaw to provide restoration to an individual’s ability to chew and their overall appearance. These serve as a support system for artificial teeth. Examples of artificial teeth include bridges, crowns, and dentures. If you have recently been informed that you would benefit from the… Read More…
Simple Oral Hygiene Strategies That Will Help Ensure the Health of Your Teeth
Many people mistakenly believe that an old toothbrush, a dab of toothpaste, and a few minutes a day brushing are the only steps necessary to ensure optimal oral health. While it is true that the mouth is considered to be an area that only requires low maintenance, it is also true that it is exposed… Read More…
Is It Better to Get Dentures or Dental Implants?
Missing teeth detrimentally impact the appearance, the self-esteem, the overall functionality of the mouth, and the overall health. If you are reading this, chances are you are missing teeth. It is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, tooth loss is one of the most common of circumstances among those 35 years of age… Read More…
Can I Have Dental Work Done While on Blood Thinners?
Throughout the United States, millions of individuals must take blood thinner medication to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and to manage various types of medical conditions, such as cardiac arrhythmias. Blood thinners are effective at improving the quality of life and providing a boost to the health. However, one major side effect associated with this type… Read More…
What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift – which is also identified as “sinus augmentation” – is a type of surgery that is performed in order to make the placement of dental implants quick and easy. Many individuals that require dental implants do not have enough bone-based support due to bone loss. This procedure helps to increase the amount… Read More…
PRP and PRF Treatments Prove to be Highly Beneficial in the Dental Industry
Here at the Implant & Perio Center, we strive to deliver the most technological-advanced treatments to our patients. In recent years, numerous studies and real-world applications have been conducted to test the effectiveness of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) treatments within the healthcare setting. It has been established that both of these treatments… Read More…
What Is a Dental Endoscope?
A dental endoscope is a technologically-advanced device that aids in the treatment of periodontal disease. Its design allows for the exploration and visualization of the pocket situated under the gum of teeth that are associated with the loss of bone. The image it gathers is projected onto a monitor so that the performing periodontist may… Read More…
The Benefits of Having Dental Endoscopy Treatments for Gum Disease
If you have gum disease, you should consider having dental endoscopy treatments for the condition. This is an advanced treatment for periodontal disease that is often referred to as “perioscopy digital technology”. In short, a dental endoscope is utilized through an attachment to a probe that is used to access the periodontal pockets within the… Read More…