The short answer is no, not exactly. The more involved answer is that periodontitis is a stage of gum disease—the most severe stage, to be exact. Gum disease, in some shape or form, affects over 70% of the adult population over the age of 65, and periodontitis is the leading cause of permanent tooth loss… Read more »
Endodontic treatment, or treating/removing the infected tissues from the center of your tooth, might be the last resort for saving your severely damaged or infected tooth. Known as the pulp, the mass of nerves and blood vessels underneath your tooth’s outer layers connects to your teeth’s roots, which extend underneath your gums and into your… Read more »
Are you concerned with how your smile looks? Porcelain veneers have gained a lot of popularity as a diverse and realistic cosmetic treatment, improving the smiles of patients from all walks of life with a multitude of different dental issues. Veneers can offer your smile a brand new face, and they owe their success to… Read more »
Wisdom teeth gained their moniker long ago because they begin to show between the ages of 17-25, once referred to as “the age of wisdom.” These days, wisdom teeth are more famous for the discomfort they cause than for their time of arrival. Your last four molars are exceptions to many of the rules that… Read more »
Although not exactly as popular as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, dental bonding is a highly-effective cosmetic treatment that can help improve your smile’s appearance in a number of ways. If teeth whitening fails to erase your teeth’s stains, or if the tooth is chipped, oddly spaced, or slightly misshapen, then cosmetic dental bonding from… Read more »
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If you’ve lost one or more teeth, then you have quite a bit to consider. Even if you’ve already replaced your missing teeth with a dental bridge or denture, there might still be room for improvement. As innovative and lifelike as most modern dental prostheses are, they lack a crucial component that prevents your replacement… Read more »
There’s more than just one aspect of professional dentistry. For instance, preventive dentistry focuses on routines and treatments designed to avoid dental diseases from forming. Cosmetic dentistry comprises an array of techniques that can rejuvenate your smile’s appearance when it’s marred by one or more aesthetic blemishes. When your teeth and/or gums are seriously injured… Read more »
Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, are specially trained to handle complex dental situations, such as complicated tooth extractions and innovative tooth replacement with dental implants. Combining a wealth of experience with the latest innovative technology and procedures, we can help rebuild your smile to restore its health, beauty, and ability… Read more »
Want to improve your confidence for the New Year ahead? If you’re unhappy with your smile for any reason, than improving its appearance could do wonders for your self-esteem. A smile makeover may sound complex, and depending on the severity of your dental issues, it might be. Most often, however, a smile makeover with your… Read more »
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