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AlloDerm; Gum Repair at Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics
Another procedure that can be given to fix gum recession is AlloDerm which helps to repair gum; regenerating and building back the gum that was lost. If your teeth feel extra sensitive and your gum line looks a little uneven, you might have gum erosion. Unfortunately, once gum tissues has been damaged or brushed…
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Bone Loss and Overall Health
There have been many great advances in dentistry with new and modern practices. Some of these advances have even helped with our general life expectancy and quality of life. But when it comes to getting older, or some conditions in our medical history, we might often then lose some of our teeth. After a significant…
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Am I A Good Candidate for Dental Implants
Are Dental Implants Right For You? For many, dental implants offer a better alternative to traditional prosthetics for missing teeth. Dental implants: Can be matched and fitted to your existing, healthy teeth. Have a high track record of success. Offer cosmetic enhancement over other tooth replacement solutions. We offer some basic background on dental implants,…
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Managing Gum Disease
The Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of Americans, aged 30+, have periodontitis, an advanced form of gum disease. This represents 64.7 million Americans who are at risk of tooth loss because they have gum disease. Fortunately, Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics has a plethora of solutions for diagnosing, preventing,…
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How Your Sinus Relates to Dental Implants
When receiving dental implants, there are a few things that need to be addressed beforehand in order to have a smooth and unproblematic outcome so that you can enjoy your brand new smile. In the first stage of your journey to new teeth, there’s an examination which includes a 3D CT-scan and an impression that’s…
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3 Reasons To Choose Dental Implants
If you are like most people, missing a few teeth can put a serious cramp in your day-to-day activities. In addition to making it more difficult to chew food, you might find yourself trying to skip family photos or laugh with your mouth closed. Unfortunately, if you don’t feel comfortable wearing dentures or fussing with…
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How to Fix a Gummy Smile
When the majority of people smile, we raise our upper lip, and show our teeth with a little bit of gum. It’s natural and looks like a normal smile. But there are instances where individuals will smile, raise their upper lip and show a lot of gum and a little bit of teeth. It is…
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Does Alcohol in Mouthwash Treat Gum Disease?
Gingivitis, we all have heard the name and we all know that it isn’t good when we have it in our mouths. It’s gum disease and can lead to even more problems in our mouths if it is left untreated. One of the things that can be very important to help prevent any kind of…
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How to Brush your Teeth
The simple act of brushing your teeth is often taken for granted. Many people assume there isn’t much to brushing your teeth or overlook it when conducting their day-to-day routines. However, the importance of teeth brushing should not be underestimated or overlooked. It is not only important to brush your teeth, but it is crucial…
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Brushing Isn’t Enough: 3 Additional Tips to Taking Care of Your Mouth
While brushing your teeth is often considered to be the foundation of good oral health care, brushing alone is often not enough when it comes to removing harmful bacteria. There is more to good oral health than just brushing your teeth! It’s recommended that you incorporate several other things into your oral health care…
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