If you are unhappy with the appearance of your “gummy smile” or “short teeth”, this can be improved with cosmetic periodontal surgery. Your teeth may be the proper length, but they may be covered with too much gum tissue. Dr Rosenberg and his associates perform advanced cosmetic procedures by reshaping the gum and supporting tissues. This can be done to…
What is an apicoectomy? Teeth have roots that are anchored in place in the jaw bone. The tip of the root is called the apex. When a root canal is done, the tooth is then cleaned of the infection. Sometimes after a root canal, debris and infection persist. This makes the tooth sensitive and the infection can spread from the…
A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. If you’ve lost bone in that area due…
A bone graft is used to recreate bone and soft supporting tissues lost due to periodontitis. If you have periodontitis, you may be losing bone support around your teeth, and in order to avoid extractions, your periodontist may recommend regrowing the lost bone with a graft. The goal of bone grafting is to encourage the body to rebuild the bone…
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It’s sometimes referred to as “sleep dentistry,” although that’s not entirely accurate. Patients are usually awake with the exception of those who are under general anesthesia. The levels of sedation used include: Minimal sedation — you are awake but relaxed. Moderate sedation (formerly called “conscious sedation”) — you may…
Taking care of your teeth is difficult once you have your braces on. So you should be prepared for a tougher oral hygiene routine. Braces have plenty tiny spaces that trap food particles. Trapped food particles cause plague, tartar, gum infections and other dental problems. Because of this you need to brush and floss regularly after every meal or snack.…
Tooth extraction is the removal of tooth from the socket in a bone. Tooth extraction can be simple or surgical. Simple tooth extractions are performed by lifting a visible lose tooth by rocking them back and forth before plucking. Surgical tooth extractions are performed for teeth that are difficult to access because they have not fully erupted and are broken…