If you have gum disease, then your dentist will need to complete immediate treatments to reduce tooth loss risks as well as the sensitivities that result from gum recession and tooth root exposure. Deep root scaling that includes the ultrasonic cleaning of the dental roots, gum grafting, and tissue regeneration tactics are all used to treat gum disease. However, lasers are also now being used to treat inflamed and infected gum tissues. Laser treatments are considered effective, and there are often many benefits to using a laser over more traditional types of procedures.…
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There are many types of oral health issues that may be considered emergencies. Dislodged teeth, cracked crowns, and the accidental removal of a dental filling are just a few examples. However, none of these problems are nearly as painful as an oral abscess. There are two types of abscesses you may experience that include gum abscesses and tooth abscesses.
A gum abscess generally begins in a periodontal pocket and grows into a large ball of pus that places direct pressure on the tooth or teeth in the area.…
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Around 70% of people in the Unites States have a fear of losing one of their teeth. Strangely enough, around the same amount of people also have a fear of receiving a root canal. Since root canals are used to save the teeth from eventual extraction, you would think this fact would help to stave off scared feelings. Well, if you are one of those fearful adults, then you should know that there are some real reasons why you should not fear the treatment.…
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