At 39, I've never had a cavity, and my doctor used to say my mouth was boring. But I was born with thin gum tissue, and my gums started to recede gradually. I had gum-graft surgery to avoid an exposed ...

Gingivectomy addresses both periodontal pocket reduction and esthetic “gummy smile” correction. Surgical methods include traditional scalpels and electrosurgery or laser units for precise coagulation.

It's a well-known fact in the dental profession that more than 70 percent of adults suffer from some form of periodontal disease -- including gingivitis and periodontitis, chronic bacterial infections ...

Such infections are rare and there may be no benefit in prophylactic antibiotics. This was a retrospective review of 1053 periodontal surgical procedures in 395 patients at a US military dental clinic ...

Our state-of-the-art periodontics clinic at Case Western Reserve University is a hub of advanced clinical activity and patient care. The facility boasts 11 fully-equipped operatories, each designed ...

A periodontics surgeon may need to prescribe antibiotics for such infections using antibiotics or perform surgical procedures such as the draining of a dental abscess. Treating conditions related to ...

A non-surgical dental procedure may reduce the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with periodontal disease, according to new study findings. Nearly 12 percent of babies in this country are born ...

Renton dental practice highlights growing demand for comfortable care, preventive services, and advanced periodontal ...