Often, when a tooth is decayed or cracked, there is not enough room for your dentist to make a well-fitting crown. To solve this problem, a periodontist will remove some of the soft and hard tissue around your tooth, exposing more tooth structure and allowing your dentist to make a better crown that will last longer and be more easily cleanable.
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Garner, NC 27529
December 1st 2021
Dental implants provide a long-term solution for tooth loss, and they can improve more than just your smile. Nearly 180 million American adults are missing at least one tooth and 40 million have lost all their permanent teeth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. Regardless of the cause, tooth loss can have serious consequences on your oral health, appearance,...
November 15th 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 47 percent of adults aged 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease; that rises to about 70 percent of adults over age 65. Gum diseases are linked to overall health as well as oral health, so it is vital to address them. How Does Periodontal Disease Start? Our mouths...
November 1st 2021
About half of all children suffer from some form of periodontal disease, a bacterial infection in the gums, according to studies published in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. If it is left untreated, it can harm the teeth and jaw, especially in adulthood. Fortunately, if this condition is caught early enough and properly treated, its effects can be managed...
