Archive for 2014

Sometimes after teeth are extracted, people lose bone in the posterior upper jaw below the sinus. This results in limited available bone for placement of dental implants as a means of tooth replacement. In order to now place dental implants in the back of the upper jaw, a bone graft procedure called a “sinus lift” […]

When you break a tooth, you may notice a gum boil (looks like a pimple on the gum). This is an indication that something is wrong with the bone and roots of the tooth. Most likely, the tooth has a root canal and even a post inside which could have led to a tooth crack […]

One of the most common treatments we perform in the office is tooth extraction, bone regeneration and dental implants. The reason this procedure needs to be performed has to do with the fact that when teeth break beyond the point of repair, they must be removed. In order to replace teeth, patients have the following […]

So you lost your teeth and you are stuck wearing a denture. Now what are your options? Well, if you are missing, say, all your upper or lower teeth, you basically have THREE options: Option 1- An REMOVABLE acrylic denture that clicks into three to four dental implants Option 2- A FIXED acrylic denture that […]

Treating gum disease is important because there are various complications which can arise throughout the body if this disease is left untreated. There is a strong relationship between gum disease and: 1. Low-weight pre-term babies 2. Diabetes 3. Heart disease and stroke 4. Alzheimer’s 5. Arthritis 6. Lung disease By seeing a specialist in gum […]

Many people know they have receding gum lines, exposed and sensitive roots and even loose teeth. However, these same individuals don’t realize that they are at risk of tooth loss if they don’t proceed with gum grafts that will accomplish two goals: 1. Cover the exposed roots 2. Increase the amount of healthy and strong […]

Some people lose all their teeth at an early age. In this case, Margaret is a 60 year old female who who lives in Newfoundland, Canada. She lost all of her upper teeth when she was 16 years old. Since then, she has been embarrassed to smile, covered her mouth whenever she did smile, and […]

If you are considering having any kind of surgery, my best advise to you is to ALWAYS CONSULT A SPECIALIST. Only specialists have the 3-5  years of training above and beyond dental school. Specialists receive intensive specialized training under strict supervision of an accredited university. General dentists and physicians do not have such training and […]

Our patients appreciate having the option to sleep right through all bone grafting, extractions, dental implants and gum surgical procedures in our office. The advantages of having treatment with anesthesia include: 1. Having more treatment completed in one sitting so you don’t have keep coming back for more and more treatment 2. Able to monitor […]

There are various types of bone grafts that can be performed in the periodontal office. 1. Guided Tissue Regeneration- bone grafting around an already existing tooth which has lost bone due various problematic issues. The bone grafting procedure consists of opening the gum around the tooth, cleaning out the defect, adding bone and a resorbable […]