Dental implants are a fantastic way to replace damaged, decayed, or lost teeth, but traditional dental implants require each new tooth to be replaced individually. For patients, this can mean more time in the dentist’s chair and a more costly[…]
What is the Pinhole Surgical Technique?
Designed to offer a solution to gum recession, the Pinhole Surgical Technique is a unique method of resolving receding gums. Estimated to affect approximately half of Americans, receding gums can have a detrimental impact on your oral health. As gums[…]
What Can I Eat With Dental Implants?
When thinking about the future of your smile, that includes dental implants, asking what you’ll be able to eat is a great question! A lot of patients wonder what foods they can eat with dental implants. Here’s a quick answer:[…]
What Causes Receding Gums?
There is a direct correlation between your dental health and your overall health. The condition of your mouth is a good way to tell what kind of health a person is in. Our mouths can give us warning signs of[…]
How Gum Disease Affects The Body
Many have heard of gum disease, but if you’re like most people, you probably don’t know much about it. It’s caused by the spreading of bacteria and infection into your gums, and it can lead to several very dangerous conditions.[…]
Which Population Has The Highest Percentage of Gum Disease
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Gum disease, also[…]
LANAP Post-Op Instructions
After your laser gum treatment in Phoenix, there are some information you should know and instructions that are important to follow. The first three days following Laser Therapy, follow only a liquid-like diet to allow healing. Anything that could be[…]
Goodbye, Gum Grafts! Hello, Pinhole Surgical Technique!
Having a receding gum line is something that can be embarrassing as well as something to be concerned about. Some of the problems involved with receding gums can be increased tooth sensitivity and other serious issues that could lead ultimately[…]
What Is Recovery Like For All-On-4® Dental Implants
Receiving All-On-4® dental implants is an exciting time. Your whole world can change in just one office appointment. A patient will walk away from Arizona Periodontal Group with a full, natural-looking smile, that will improve appearance, oral function, and overall[…]
What is Peri-implantitis?
If you’ve gotten dental implants in Phoenix, or have been considering them, please educate yourself about “Peri-Implantitis,” which is important to know about as a potential health risk if you do not care for your dental implants properly. It is[…]