Unless you were sleeping under a rock during 2008, you probably remember just how devastating the recession was on our economy. Another type of recession that may be equally as devastating is an oral condition called gum recession. What Is Gum Recession? Gum recession is an oral condition that causes your gum tissue to weaken,… Read More »
If you have sleep apnea, then you are no stranger to just how debilitating it can be. To help you keep your sleep apnea at bay during the winter, we have created a list of a few small lifestyle changes that you can make that will help you not have to worry as much about your sleep… Read More »
If all you want for Christmas are your two front teeth, then you are definitely in luck. Whether you lost your front teeth (or any other teeth) because of an accident or tooth decay, it can make you feel like you’ll never be able to smile fully again, but things don’t have to be so… Read More »
Here at Baltimore Periodontics, we pride ourselves on offering patients with the latest and greatest tips on how they can prevent gum disease and other oral health issues. Even though Thanksgiving foods are traditionally high in fat and sugar, there are a few traditional Thanksgiving foods that may also promote healthy teeth and gums. Let’s… Read More »
Having a handful of gummy bears is one thing but having a gummy smile is an entirely different issue. If you are self-conscious about your smile because you think that more of your gums show than teeth, then you may be a suitable candidate for a procedure called crown lengthening. Let’s delve a little deeper… Read More »
It can be easy to take advice from friends and family when it comes to recovering from just about anything. And although there is some people’s advice that you should heed to, when it comes to recovering from dental implant surgery, the only person’s advice we think you should listen to is your periodontist. Because… Read More »
Although gum disease is one of the most common oral conditions, if it is left untreated, it can be harder and harder to treat. If your gum disease is in the early stages, we may be able to manage it with a thorough dental cleaning. This will help get rid of tartar and plaque along… Read More »
Here at Baltimore Periodontics, we perform a variety of both surgical and non-invasive techniques to help patients get rid of their gum disease and restore their oral health. And although all of these treatments are really effective, nothing is better at helping with gum disease as preventing it from the get-go. So, how can you… Read More »
Gum disease is a common oral condition that’s caused by a build-up of tartar along the gum line. And although you may think that you can get away without treating your gum disease, if left untreated, gum disease can cause a variety of issues like tooth loss, heart disease, low birth rate babies, and even… Read More »
One of the leading oral conditions is gum disease. And although gum disease can be easily treated if caught early on, that’s not always the case. In more advanced stages of gum disease, sometimes we at Baltimore Periodontics may recommend a treatment called gum grafting. So, what is gum grafting? How is it performed? And… Read More »
