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Maintaining Dental Implants: Tips for Long-Lasting Results
Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth and provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth. However, receiving an implant is not the end of the process. Daily oral hygiene, professional dental care, healthy gums and attention to changes around the...
7 Early Warning Signs You Might Need a Periodontist
Healthy gums do more than support your teeth. They help protect the tissues and bone that keep your teeth stable. At Cape Cod Perio, periodontal care focuses on the health of the gums, supporting tissues, and jawbone. Recognizing changes in your gums early can make it...
The Science Behind Dental Implants: How Bone, Gums and Implants Work Together
Replacing a missing tooth involves more than filling the visible space in a smile. A dental implant is designed to interact with the jawbone and surrounding gum tissue to create a stable foundation for a replacement tooth. Understanding the biology behind this process...
What Causes Advanced Gum Disease and When Surgery Becomes Necessary
Gum disease can develop gradually, sometimes without causing significant discomfort in its early stages. As inflammation progresses, however, it can begin affecting the gums, periodontal ligaments, and bone that support the teeth. Understanding what causes advanced...
What Is Cosmetic Crown Lengthening? When Is It Used for Smile or Restorative Treatment?
A balanced smile depends on more than the appearance of the teeth. The relationship between the teeth, gums, and supporting bone can also influence how a smile looks and how well restorative dental work fits. Cosmetic crown lengthening is a periodontal procedure that...
Why Are My Gums Receding? Causes, Warning Signs and Treatment Options
Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue surrounding a tooth gradually pulls back, exposing more of the tooth surface. It can develop slowly and may not cause noticeable discomfort in its early stages. However, untreated gum recession can increase tooth sensitivity...
What Happens Before a Dental Implant Is Placed? From 3D Imaging to Treatment Planning
Getting a dental implant involves more than placing an artificial tooth. Before treatment begins, the dental team needs to assess the condition of the gums, jawbone and surrounding teeth to determine whether an implant can be placed safely and predictably....
Is LANAP Laser Gum Treatment Right for You? What Patients Should Know Before Treatment
Gum disease can develop gradually, sometimes without causing noticeable discomfort in its early stages. When it progresses, however, it can affect the gums, supporting bone, and overall stability of the teeth. Understanding the available treatment options can help...
Can Bone Loss From Gum Disease Be Reversed? Understanding Bone and Tissue Regeneration
At Cape Cod Perio, periodontal care focuses on the health of the gums, supporting tissues, and bone surrounding the teeth. Gum disease can affect more than the visible gum line. As periodontal disease progresses, it may damage the tissues and bone that help keep...