Gum Recession: Common Risk Factors You May Not Know About

Gum Recession GraphicIt is a well-known fact that when it comes to the treatment and care of your mouth this includes caring for your teeth and your gums. In the case of your gums this is especially important because of the fact that gum recession can occur if your gums are not properly cared for and if […]

Gum Recession: 3 Facts About Why Gum Tissue Recedes

Gum Recession GraphicGum Recession is a very prominent issue for many dental patients in Westerly, RI and because it occurs slowly and gradually it is often not easy to detect. If you start to experience gum recession it would be best if you reached out to your dental professional to seek treatment as soon as possible. Doing […]

LANAP: The Minimally Invasive Laser Gum Disease Treatment

lanap treatmentGum Disease better known as Periodontal disease is increasingly affecting a large portion of the population annually. However, thanks to advancements to major advancements within dentistry major advancements have emerged for gum disease treatment. One of these advancements has led to the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure also known as LANAP. This procedure allows gum […]

Gum Recession Treatment: The Benefits Of Early Treatment

Laser Gum TreatmentTraditionally 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 […]

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 […]

What do I do if I notice my Gums are Receding?

  Receding gums should not  be ignored because they are a warning sign of a deeper oral health issue. Periodontal Surgery can be used to treat gum recession. Gum recession is not something that should be taken lightly because it is one of the major signs that you are experiencing gum disease. Gum disease is […]

What Can I Do About My Receding Gums?

Receding Gum DiagramOnce gum disease advances to periodontal disease, your gums are at a higher risk of suffering irreversible damage. It may be hard to notice for months or even years. But when you do notice your teeth look a bit longer than they used to, it’s not too late – but it’s well past time to […]

Get Rid of Receding Gums With the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique

Living with the aftermath of gum disease can be a life changing experience, to say the least. Due to cosmetic issues regarding your teeth and gums, you may have lost your joy and confidence in smiling. Although gum disease is a dental condition that affects millions of Americans, you do not have to let it […]

Periodontal Disease and the Effect on Your Health

Here at Shoreline Periodontics, we are passionate about your health. Not only are we committed to helping you achieve a brighter, whiter smile, we also want to educate you about the ways that your oral health can affect the overall health of your body. If you struggle from periodontal disease in New London, CT, there […]