What is gum disease? What is Periodontitis? What is Gingivitis?
One of the most common comments I get from my patients is, “if I have gum disease, why it does not hurt? And if I have gum disease why are you saying I have bone loss?” Periodontal disease consists of a wide range of disease conditions that include not only the gum...
What is bone graft & which one is good for me?
It is not an uncommon question to ask what a bone graft is and where it comes from. There are medical classification systems for different type of bone grafts based on its source, the degree of mineralization, particle size, method of deproteinization and...
Should I have my silver fillings replaced?
Silver Fillings or Amalgam Fillings have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. They are a mix of different metals, e.g. Silver, Mercury, Cupper, etc. that is mixed together and placed inside a tooth to replace the missing portion of the tooth. There are...
Does Gum Grafting Work?
Yes. It does. Depending on the skills of the treating doctor, outcome may vary. Like any other surgical procedure, there is always a chance for failure or complication. However, in the hands of skilful and knowledgeable doctors risks are minimal and in the hands of...
Can tooth brushing wear off my teeth?
noncarious cervical lesions; this type of tooth wear is not a typical cavity, but if left untreated it will lead to caries/cavity formation. Wear on the exposed roots of teeth (noncarious cervical lesions) have been investigated for decades. Many theories were...
Skills, knowledge & attention to details matter
Doctor can you save my tooth? There are times that replacing a compromised tooth (e.g. large cavity that goes way below the gum, or a badly broken tooth, etc) with a dental implant is a reasonable approach and is a more predicable treatment. However, there are times...
Quality vs. Affordability.
There is not a day that goes by without a patient asking me for my recommendation about a certain cosmetic dental procedure.for When it comes to elective procedures like veneers, aesthetic periodontal treatment, etc. the sky is the limit. As a dual certificates...
Thick vs. Thin gum:
Thick vs. Thin Gum (Gingival Biotype, Gingival Phenotype): These terms refer to the thickness of the gum. It does not refer to a healthy vs. non-healthy gum, but it only describes what type of gingiva (gum) Mother Nature has given us. Having...
what is dental plaque or Biofilm?
Dental plaque or biofilm are basically the soft sticky deposits on your teeth. Dental plaque can be formed below as well as above the gum, based on its location on the tooth. This fact is important because it will make you aware to brush under your gums as much as...
Crown Lengthening
What is Crown Lengthening? Crown lengthening is a minor gum surgery that has a number indications. One of the most important indications is when inadequate tooth structure is available to make an artificial cap (In order to have a stable cap that dose not come off,...