Surgical Dentistry: Impacted Teeth What is an impacted or ectopic tooth?Similar to impacted wisdom teeth, an impacted tooth has for some reason, been blocked from breaking through the gum. An ectopic tooth is when a tooth breaks through the gum, but is not in the...
Restorative Dentistry: Dentures What is a denture?Dentures are prosthetic appliances fabricated to replace missing teeth, and are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. What are the different types of dentures?There are various types of...
Preventive Dentistry: Routine Check-ups After your cleaning, a dentist will perform your routine check-up. They’ll look for signs of teeth grinding, tooth decay, tooth infections, malocclusions, and more; basically any issues that can potentially cause problems or...
Restorative Dentistry: Deep Cleaning What is deep cleaning?“Deep cleaning” is actually called open flap debridement. The procedure consists of cleaning the roots of your teeth by pulling back a section of your gums. When do you need deep cleaning?Deep cleaning is...
Periodontal Dentistry: Gum Grafts What is grafting?Gum grafts (gingival grafts) are performed to restore receding gum lines. What happens during gum grafting procedure?A piece of healthy gum tissue in your mouth is transferred to an area where gum tissue is deficient....
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