Park Lane Periodontal and Dental Implant Group Blog

If you have an excessive amount of gum tissue, it can make your teeth look disproportionately short and interfere with the overall appearance of your smile. This issue, known as a “gummy smile,” is fixable via a surgical procedure called esthetic gingival recontouring (also known as gum recontouring). It involves precise removal of the excess tissue to create a more appealing appearance. If you are thinking about undergoing this procedure, you may naturally wonder what the recovery is like. This blog post walks you through what you can expect.

There are all sorts of people out there who aren’t happy with the appearance of their teeth. However, teeth aren’t always the problem. Sometimes, other cosmetic imperfections existing withing the gums as opposed to the teeth. The good news is that gum recontouring is an increasingly popular option to help patients get the smile they want. Continue reading to learn more about gum recontouring and who is a good candidate.

All-on-4 dental implants not only give you a stable, long-term solution for replacing an entire arch of missing teeth; they do it in a single day! But the days and weeks immediately following surgery are an important part of the healing process. Choosing the right foods and drinks can keep you nourished while minimizing pressure on your healing gums and implants.

Your gums do much more than frame your smile; they protect the roots of your teeth and help keep them firmly in place. When gum tissue begins to recede, however, your teeth become more vulnerable to sensitivity, decay, and even tooth loss. Fortunately, gum grafting is a proven procedure that can restore receded gum tissue and improve both the health and appearance of your smile.

Here’s what you should know about treating gum recession with gum grafting.

For centuries, people have relied on durable, natural looking dentures to replace missing teeth. But although they offer unprecedented perks like allowing you to eat a wider range of nutritious foods, smile confidently, and speak clearly, these prosthetics aren’t without their drawbacks. If you wear dentures but are tired of dealing with the hassle of soaking them, removing them overnight, uncomfortable sores, and embarrassing slippage, you may be an excellent candidate for implant dentures. Here’s a closer look at this treatment, and how it can give you all the things you love about your current prosthetics without any of the drawbacks!

If you have suffered extensive tooth loss, or your natural teeth are in poor condition, your care team might recommend that you rebuild your smile with dental implants. Specifically, All-on-4 treatment offers a streamlined way to replace a full arch of missing teeth. But what should you know about this treatment before you move forward? This blog post explores its top pros and cons.

Pregnancy is a time when many women become especially focused on protecting their health and the health of their growing baby. If you are missing one or more teeth, you may wonder whether it is safe to begin dental implant treatment during pregnancy. While dental implants are generally considered a safe and effective tooth replacement option, most dentists recommend postponing implant surgery until after pregnancy whenever possible.

Understanding why treatment is often delayed can help expectant mothers make informed decisions about their oral health.

Did you know that advanced gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? If bacteria in your mouth penetrate your connective tissues, it can trigger an infection that can eventually become so severe that your gums recede to escape it. This leaves your teeth without sufficient support to remain firmly in place.

Your periodontist can help prevent this by performing a gum graft to restore damaged tissues, but many patients worry their procedure will hurt. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect so you can set your mind at ease!

Gum disease is very common, but it is still natural if you feel some alarm when you are diagnosed with it. It is important that you try to get ahead of the problem in order to preserve your oral and overall health! A periodontist is a gum specialist who can design an effective treatment plan. What questions should you ask them during your consultation? This blog post contains helpful suggestions.

If you’re like most dental patients, you see bacteria as nothing but trouble for your smile. These microorganisms are the source of tooth decay, oral infections, and more; they surely can’t do anything good. Even so, the reality is that probiotics can fight off gum disease. Getting more of them in your diet would help your ailing gums heal and recover. If you’d like details, just let your Dallas periodontist explain things in the summary below.