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Why Should You Consider a Sinus Lift?
Dental implants are a modern innovation that allows dentists to stabilize a replacement tooth and restore a patient’s full mouth function and appearance. These oral appliances consist of a crown and titanium rod that fuses to the jawbone, creating a durable and aesthetic replacement for a missing natural tooth. Unfortunately, successful dental implant installation hinges…
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Treating Gum Disease in 2022
Periodontal disease, also referred to as gum disease, is a leading threat to dental health, affecting around two out of every five adults in the United States. In its earliest stages, gum disease can be treated, but as it advances, it cannot be reversed—a fact that underscore the need for regular dental checkups and early…
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What is an Occlusal Adjustment?
Do you feel discomfort when you bring your teeth together or does your bite feel off? If your teeth do not align properly, you may need an occlusal adjustment to correct malocclusion. Malocclusion is the dental term for a misaligned bite. Malocclusion may cause oral health issues if left untreated. An occlusal adjustment can correct…
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Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics Celebrates 40 Years
Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics has just celebrated its 40th year specializing in periodontics and dental implants. Looking at how far we’ve come, it’s safe to say it’s a far cry from the early days back when Dr. Mark E. Silberg graduated in 1978. In those days, dental implants were a rarity. “In 1974,…
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Dr. Roll Awarded Top Dentist Pittsburgh 2020
Dr. Katherine L. Roll, a periodontist at Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics, has been awarded Top Dentist Pittsburg 2020 – an accolade she has received every year since 2006. Dr. Roll embarked on a career in periodontics following positive personal experiences as a teenager. Having undergone invasive procedures herself at a young age, she…
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Dr. Silberg Awarded Top Dentist Pittsburgh 2020
Dr. Mark E. Silberg – a periodontist and Pennsylvania native – has won the coveted Top Dentist Pittsburgh 2020 for the 14th year in a row. Pittsburgh Magazine made the award based on thousands of peer evaluations using a robust methodology to reduce bias. Dr. Silberg is a different type of dentist. From an early…
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Gum Disease Prevention
If it isn’t treated correctly, gum disease can lead to issues that include everything from discomfort to an infection. In the worst-case scenarios, you might have to deal with tooth loss. It’s essential to keep periodontitis at bay for the sake of your oral and overall health. How Does Gum Disease Occur? The main culprit…
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The Advantages of Dental Implants
Tooth loss can have a significant impact on your oral health and confidence and may seem like an unusual issue, but it’s not all that uncommon. In fact, millions of Americans are affected by tooth loss. Whether you’ve lost a tooth due to trauma, gum disease or decay, dental implants can provide a permanent solution,…
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The Oral Systemic Connection
While we can all appreciate the benefits of maintaining a healthy smile, your oral health influences far more than your mouth. The mouth is truly the window to your overall health, and the oral-systemic link remains one of the most significant reasons why you should visit us on a regular basis even if your teeth…
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The Leaves Are Starting to Fall: What About Your Gums?
Leaves falling off of the trees is seasonal and it is expected. Gums falling off of your teeth, well that is a different story. Your teeth are supposed to be protected by the gums that cover them. When the gum begins to disappear from a tooth the following happens: The gum tissue disintegrates and disappears…
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