Are you searching for a periodontist in New York, NY? While dentists provide general care for the whole mouth, a periodontist focuses specifically on gum and bone health, the tissues that hold the teeth in …
What Causes a Gummy Smile
The gummy smile is when the gums enlarge and can be caused by three main reasons (1) bacteria causing inflammation, (2) medication, and (3) systemic disease. Most of the treatment involves either gum cleanings or surgical …
Diseases That Affect the Tongue
The tongue should be a pinkish to reddish in color on the top of the tongue and should be pink with blueish hue on the underside as some veins may be seen. The tongue should …
Saving a Tooth with a Maxillary Root Amputation
Maxillary root amputation is a surgical treatment that removes one of the roots of a maxillary tooth while leaving the crown and remaining roots intact. Root amputation treatment is used to save teeth with bone …
What is Crown Lengthening and When Do I Need It?
If you have been told by your dentist that in order to complete your crown or filling you need crown lengthening, you may have questions as to what it is and why you need it. …
Why Am I Bleeding After My Tooth Was Removed?
A little oozing is normal after a tooth is removed and this can happen for 24-48 hours, especially if the tooth was difficult to remove and the tooth had to be removed in pieces. Broken …
Bone Grafts to Save Your Teeth
Teeth can lose bone and gum tissue when a person has gum disease otherwise known as periodontal disease. Certain bacteria around the teeth will cause your body to activate the cells in the body that …
What Causes Bad Breath and How Can It Be Treated?
Bad breath, also commonly known as “halitosis” is an odor that is associated with the mouth that 50% of Americans suffer from and increase in intensity as a person ages. There are many causes of …
Are There Differences Between Teeth and Dental Implants?
Although dental implants have high success rates in the mouth and are a great option to replace missing teeth they are not without problems. This article will address structural differences between teeth and dental implants and how …
Why Do I Have Dental Implant Pain?
Even though dental implants are very successful, they can have problems and fail. Dental implants can become problematic after they are placed and before the tooth crown is put on, this is known as early …
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