I read that something called pinhole surgery can fix gum disease. Is this true? My dentist wants me to go in every three months. This could save me a lot of trips. Chris R. Dear Chris, There’s some misunderstanding here. The pinhole surgical technique is an advancement in repairing the aftermath of gum disease. Gum disease causes
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There are different stages of gum disease. The early stage, known as gingivitis, is typically mild and can be easily overlooked if you don’t see your San Ramon periodontist every six months for a dental checkup. When you avoid the dentist and gingivitis is present, you’ll develop more serious symptoms of gum disease, and you’ll
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The team at Progressive Periodontics And Implant Dentistry is committed to providing patients with excellent dental health. Serving the San Ramon, Pleasanton area, we offer patients the latest in general dental care treatment, periodontal treatment that can improve the beauty of their smile, and restorative dentistry procedures that improve dental health and wellness. We target the
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What do you use your teeth for? Eating, drinking, speaking, laughing, the list goes on! How are these affected when you have tooth loss? If you have missing teeth, you could be missing a lot! A very reliable and safe method for replacing teeth is dental implants. Dental implants permanently attach prosthetic teeth to small
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If you are missing a single tooth, an implant and a crown are able to replace it and provide you with a natural-looking-and-feeling tooth. You will be able to regain a complete smile as well as your confidence. We here at Progressive Periodontics And Implant Dentistry, San Ramon are proud to provide this service. What
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Have you lost one or more teeth to a sports injury? Unfortunately, that’s a fairly common problem in athletes, especially those who participate in contact sports. Replacing missing teeth after a sports injury is something you’ll want to have done as soon as possible, since leaving a gap in your mouth can lead to dental problems, such
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If you are missing a tooth or some of your teeth this cannot only be a traumatic experience to someone it can also knock their confidence from being a very outgoing bubbly person to a very shy introverted person. People become very self conscious of their smiles… having a missing tooth/teeth or gap can impact
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Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. Gum disease is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria in plaque. Over time, the gum tissue may begin to weaken causing the teeth to shift and eventually fall out. Gum disease is a serious oral health concern that compromises
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Dental implants are a fantastic option for those seeking a more permanent solution for tooth loss. Unlike dentures, dental implants don’t slip or loosen, and one doesn’t need to remove them in order to clean them as they are cleaned the same as natural teeth. While dental implants provide you with a very natural looking
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Thanksgiving is almost here and the panic is beginning to set in, Holiday Shopping! If you haven’t finished up collecting gifts for your loved ones yet, last minute shopping can pile stress into your life. Progressive Periodontics And Implant Dentistry wants you to be aware of the effects that stress can have your oral health. Whether you
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