Dental implants are a permanent way of replacing teeth. Although the treatment involves a surgical and prosthetic or esthetic component, the surgical component requires time to heal. One of the most common questions we hear is, What is the recovery time for dental implants? Quick Dental Implant Recovery Facts: Most patients go to work the […]
For thousands of years, humans have attempted to replace missing teeth. Evidence shows that these attempts have dated as far back as 2500 B.C., to the ancient Egyptians using gold wire ligatures to hold in place and stabilize teeth that had fallen out. Since then, humans have tried using sea shells, oxen bones, and everything […]
In a previous blog post, we discussed all of the interesting things that could cause gum recession. From smoking and grinding to orthodontics and toothbrushing, we discussed the research that explains why these things cause the gums to go away. Once patients are diagnosed with gum recession, the next question becomes “what can I do […]
Gum recession is a major concern for many of our patients due to the poor esthetics and the possibility of sensitivity and decay. Studies have shown that 50% of people between 18-64 years of age have one or more sites with recession and 23.8 million people have one or more tooth surfaces with greater than […]
