As plaque builds up around your brackets and hard to reach spaces, it is easy for gingivitis to occur. Dr. Christopher Walker uses a specialty dental laser to remove the plaque that is still caught under the gums, on the roots of the teeth. Then he uses the laser to contour the gums so that there are no scalpels or stitches involved.
Dental surgery has an extremely high success rate, but especially when patients follow the instructions and guidelines from Dr. Walker.
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by many different things, but as we age, the most common cause is exposed tooth roots. As we age, our gums tend to recede, or pull away from, the tooth. The gums protect our teeth, so when they pull away, it leaves our teeth unprotected from the elements.
What is a “gummy smile?” If you look in the mirror and think that you show too much gums when you smile, then you have what periodontists call a “gummy smile.” If you have a “gummy smile” then there’s good news, and then there’s better news. The good news is that there is absolutely nothing..
Understanding dental insurance at our periodontal office is easy. Our team will work with you so that you understand exactly what your dental insurance takes care of at Alamo Heights Implant Center in San Antonio, TX.
Periodontists receive specialized training outside of dental school that allows them to be experts in all things relating to the gums and teeth, which likely lies outside of the skill set of the referring dentist.