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Gums Contouring and Reshaping: What is it?
Your teeth aren’t the only thing people notice about your smile. The tissues around them are just as important. But what if you have a gummy smile? Does your gum line make your teeth look short, squatty, or uneven? A gingival or gums contouring procedure is a safe and...
Itchy Gums: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Does it feel like you have itchy gums? Sometimes an itchy mouth is an indication of gum disease. While not everyone with periodontal disease experiences itchy gums, variations of gum irritation are completely normal. With proper dental hygiene, you can prevent itchy...
How to Fix Receding Gums
When you smile, is your gum line higher than it should be? Do you have a “toothy” grin? A raised gum line is usually caused by recession of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth. But without enough gum tissue to protect your smile, you can be at an increased risk of...
What are the Stages of Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in Los Angeles. Fortunately, recognizing the signs of and treating periodontal disease quickly can help prevent bone loss and permanent damage to your smile. Understanding the early stages of...
Why Choose a Periodontist for Implants?
Are you considering getting dental implants? The success of your oral health and investment rests upon the skill and experience of your provider. At The Center for Advanced Periodontal and Implant Therapy, we offer everything from gum disease treatment to dental...
Dentures vs. Implants Which Is The Better Option?
The decision to replace your missing teeth is an important one. However, it's a hard decision for many people to decide on how to fix the situation. Still, it is vital to replace your missing teeth as soon as possible so you can get back to the everyday life of eating...
What is the Bonner Method?
The Bonner Method is a non- traditional approach to treating a periodontal disease that is completed over the course of approximately twelve months. Samples of plaque are analyzed under a microscope to better understand the root causes of periodontal disease and...
Gummy Smile Correction: A life-changing case!
Vivian Nweze is a TV Host, Pop Culture & Diversity Expert, and a Glam Lifestyle Influencer. Vivian was born with a gummy smile and extreme pigmentation that caused her gums to appear brown. For an actress, the thought of being on camera shouldn’t be daunting, but...
The Comprehensive Guide to Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the most common dental procedures in the United States. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, nearly three million people in the United States currently live with dental implants, and another 500,000 implants are placed...
TOOTH ROOT EXPOSURE
Your Tooth Root is Exposed. Now What? Many people do not notice that they suffer from receding gums and tooth root exposure until they begin to experience tooth sensitivity or pain. When the gums recede away from the teeth, it exposes the more vulnerable root of the...
10 Quick Tips to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
After I’ve enjoyed a family meal, washed, dried, and put away the dishes, I usually take a moment to appreciate all that I’ve accomplished in the past 24 hours and Iallow myself to get excited for the days to come. But sometimes, just as I’m beginning to truly relax,...
Best Food for Teeth and Gums
We have all heard that sweets are bad for teeth. But it is way more important to know more about foods that are good for your teeth and gums. Since we all want to have healthy and beautiful teeth, we need to make sure that our diet contains healthy nutritional...
