Soft tissue grafts are sometimes performed to treat gum disease, or correct other abnormalities. The procedure involves taking gum tissue from the palate or another donor source to cover an exposed root in order to even the gum line and reduce sensitivity. Periodontal procedures are available to

Gingivitis is the medical term for early gum disease, or periodontal disease. In general, gum disease can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping. Gum disease originates in the gums, where infections form from harmful bacteria

Refrain from eating for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off. Diet Do not eat for about 3 hours following the surgery. Then, a soft or liquid diet, including warm soup or instant breakfast, is advised for the next 2-3 days. Avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks, and hard, brittle foods

Gum Tissue Graft There are two main types of gum tissue. One type is the attached tissue, which is the pink, firm gum that is attached to the bone. The other type is the unattached tissue, which is red and not attached to the bone. When the attached tissue is lost, you need a periodontal procedure

How to Brush Brushing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process. Brushing removes plaque from: the chewing surfaces the cheek and tongue sides of teeth at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins Most people tend to brush too hard so we strongly advise the use of

How to Floss Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins. If you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask us about dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are

How to Read X-rays Dental x-rays enable us to see inside a tooth. This quick guide shows you some of what we see and what we are looking for. This is an x-ray of the back teeth on the upper arch. With x-rays, you can only see the hard tissues, such as the teeth and bone but you cannot see the

Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as

Implants are a very good option for replacing a single tooth or many teeth. This gallery is designed to show you some of the uses of dental implants. PreviousNextCase   of   Implants Gallery Case   This patient lost her front tooth in an ice skating accident. The options

Standards and Best Practice With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant strains of viruses, it's no wonder people have heightened concerns about infection control during a medical procedure. Gloves, gowns and masks are required to be worn

Restoring Back Teeth - Crowns, Onlays and Inlays Explained The cusp is the pointed or rounded projection on the chewing surface of the tooth. Molars typically have four cusps as shown by the four purple asterisks in the top image. Bicuspids, also called pre-molars, typically have two cusps as shown

Instrumentarium Panoramic X-Ray System A panoramic x-ray is an effective way for a dentist to view the entire jaw area, teeth, surrounding bone structure, sinuses, and nasal area. It is a fast, easy, way to visualize a patient's dental status with less radiation than a traditional dental series. The

Intraoral Camera Now You Can See What We See The wonder of digital technology now enables you to see what we see when we examine your mouth. Our intraoral camera captures bright, clear images of the inside of your mouth, which you can view on a computer monitor. Images can also be printed out for

Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good? What does the latest research reveal about tobacco use on your overall oral health? This section is dedicated

Invisalign® Invisalign straightens your teeth with a series of clear, virtually invisible, custom-molded aligners. Invisalign uses breakthrough technology that lets you have the smile you've always wanted without the hassle of braces. The clear alternative to metal braces By using a series

The teenage years are difficult enough without having to wear metal braces. Those very obvious brackets and wires can irritate cheeks and gums, require special mouthguards for athletes, and make teens give up favorite treats like gum or popcorn! With Invisalign Teen, your teen won’t even look like