Sedation Dentistry: How Sedation Dentistry Can Calm Your Anxiety
A vast majority of the population suffers from dental anxiety. It is actually estimated that more than 10% of Westerly, RI adults avoid going to the dentist because of how severe their dental anxiety is. Causes of Dental Anxiety There are quite a few reasons people experience anxiety about dentists including the following: Fear […]
Gum Recession Treatment: The Benefits Of Early Treatment
Traditionally gum grafting was considered the main form of treatment for gum recession. This is partly because it allowed the unhealthy tissue within a patient’s mouth to be replaced with healthy gum tissue that was taken from other parts of the patient’s mouth. While effective this form of gum recession treatment was also very invasive […]
The Impact Advanced Dental Technology Has On Your Treatment
As the years go on, technology gets better. Whether it be your home computer, or your cell phone – there is a clear difference through the years. It is the same for dental technology. Dental technology has had major increases as time passes by. From laser dental treatments for gum disease, and 3D imaging, prevention […]
Emergency Dental Care: Getting Dental Treatment During the Coronavirus Outbreak
You probably already know it. That the dull ache underneath that tooth won’t subside on its own. That chipped tooth will only get worse if it continues to go untreated. That uncomfortable sensitivity to hot or cold food or drink will only increase in severity. Yet, as the world hunkers down to wait out the […]
Gum Disease: How to Tell If You Need to See a Periodontist
Gum disease affects a vast majority of the population on a yearly basis and for someone it affects them on a very severe level. However, there are also milder cases of gum disease. Therefore, whether or not the gum disease is mild or severe it should still be viewed as a cause for concern. If […]
Why the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique Might Be Your Receding Gums Solution
If you begin to experience gum recession, it’s highly important that you contact your periodontist to set up an examination. This is because gum recession is a major warning sign that you may be suffering from the beginning stages of gum disease. Also, it’s important to get gum disease taken care of while it’s in […]
Dental Implants: What Do You Need To Know?
If you’re dealing with missing teeth and are looking for tooth replacement options, look no further than dental implants as a viable solution. At Shoreline Periodontics, Dr. Toback offers dental implants treatments to restore patient’s smiles that have been plagued with missing teeth. To better familiarize yourself with this dental procedure listed below are some […]
Questions About Dental Implants
If you’re dealing with missing teeth and are looking for tooth replacement options, look no further than dental implants as a viable solution. At Shoreline Periodontics, Dr. Toback offers dental implants treatments to restore patient’s smiles that have been plagued with missing teeth. To better familiarize yourself with this dental procedure listed below are some […]
The Advantages of the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique
Taking proper care of your gums and soft tissue is as important as maintaining the overall health of your teeth. When you do not properly take care of your teeth and gums, you may risk having gum disease setting in. Unfortunately, many people miss caring for their soft tissue, which makes their gum health lack […]
LANAP Laser Gum Disease Treatment
Handling gum disease with incisions and stitches is a thing of the past. Gum disease can now be abolished by a minimally invasive laser treatment. LANAP is a laser gum disease treatment, which is an acronym for Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure. This is a great option for patients because it eliminates the amount of […]