For Patients:
Preventing Enlarged Gums With Substitute Drugs –
Various medications cause swollen gums. Substitute drugs may be needed during dental treatment.
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For Patients:
Preventing Gagging During Dental Treatment –
Patients who experience gagging during dental treatment have options to make their dental visits easier.
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For Patients:
Q&A: About Gold Teeth and Burning Mouth –
A dentist answers frequently asked dental questions about gold teeth, dry mouth and burning mouth syndrome.
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For Patients:
Receding Gum Case Study –
If your gums are receding excessively, you may need a periodontal tissue graft.
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For Patients:
Relieving Discomfort After Gum Surgery –
Although periodontal surgery is not painful, your dentist can help ease post-op discomfort.
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For Patients:
Seniors Study Links Gum Disease to Heart Disease –
Studies prove seniors with advanced gum disease are more likely to have heart disease or a stroke.
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For Patients:
Stages of Gum Disease –
This chart details symptoms and includes pictures of the stages of gum disease, from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis.
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For Patients:
Sugarless Chewing Gum Can Prevent Cavities –
Adding sugarless chewing gum to your oral hygiene plan can reduce bacteria and prevent cavities.
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For Patients:
The “Gold Standard” for Dental Crowns –
There are several types of crowns to choose from, including all porcelain, all gold and porcelain covering gold.
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For Patients:
The Gum Graft Procedure –
Known as a gum graft, soft tissue augmentation replaces weakened gum tissue with healthy tissue from another area of the mouth.
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