For an implant to be successful there must be enough quality and quantity of bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw...

You have bleeding after surgery You will probably bleed for the first hour or 2 after surgery. The area may continue to ooze for up to 24...

You have pain Once the anesthetic (freezing) wears off, feeling some pain is normal. You might have the most pain in the first 24 to 48...

Have you thought about dental implants? Missing teeth should usually be replaced to help regain your ability to chew, prevent other teeth...

Information as per the ODA Braganza Periodontics Peterborough Periodontists 360 George Street N. Suite 301 Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E7,...

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant,...

You may have asked your periodontist about procedures to improve a "gummy" smile because your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually...

Periodontal Disease also known as gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, because it occurs at an age when cavities are...

PERIODONTITIS Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins...

Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal/gum disease. It causes the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily. There is usually...