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Due to the nature of the damage caused by gum disease, gum graft surgery may be necessary to replace the lost gum tissues and fix the smile. For this procedure, the surgeon will graft donor tissue into the recessed gums, which will integrate over time. If you have been scheduled for a gum graft procedure,…

A dentist will only recommend dental implant surgery based on the information from an in-depth patient evaluation. The dentist will perform a thorough exam that may include medical imaging and will request a full medical history from the patient. Put together, this information helps to predict the outcome of dental implant surgery for an individual.If…

Periodontal disease is a potentially severe oral condition that, if untreated, could cause infections and eventually tooth loss. With periodontal treatments like scaling and root planing, the dentist can stop and reverse the effects of the disease. This article focuses on the conditions where someone might need to undergo periodontal treatment.Periodontal disease is an infection…