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If you are missing any teeth in the mouth, you should consider dental implants. Implants allow you to replace missing teeth and restore your smile as well as your bite. At El Paso Periodontics and Implant Specialists your board certified specialist is able to help you via several ways to...
We all want to enjoy the use of our natural teeth for as long as possible, so it is advisable to do the best we can to care for them. However, it is still possible that, for one reason or another, we may lose teeth or need to have them...
Progress is being made in modern dental practices at an astounding rate. In fact, it’s now possible to use an oral appliance such as a custom-made mouth guard to help in any number of dental health conditions. That’s right – the devices are no longer for protection in sports only....
Teeth grinding or clenching is frequently called bruxism and is an issue experienced by many individuals without their knowledge. This is because bruxism typically occurs at night when a person is asleep and unconscious of their behavior. Although common, teeth grinding and clenching is painful and can cause future problems,...
The first thing to know before analyzing laser therapy further is the meaning of laser. LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In laser therapy, a laser is a device used to produce a beam of light that is focused. The beam of light from a laser...
If you have crowded teeth, teeth affected by disease or trauma and extraction will become necessary. With Christmas arriving just after a month, you may wonder whether you should complete the extraction before the festival. The decision is entirely at your discretion and the condition of the teeth that need...
Dentistry has evolved significantly over the years. Today, it offers amazing solutions for common dental problems that have earlier been tough to diagnose and treat. One such groundbreaking innovation is all-on-4 dental implants. This full mouth dental implant restoration replaces all teeth located on the top or bottom of your mouth....
Oral cancer is more serious than you might think, and according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the best way to reduce the number of deaths related to oral cancer every year is by receiving regular screenings for the disease. Be sure to schedule one at El Paso Periodontics and Implant Specialists the next...
It’s a well-known fact that countless people are avoiding visiting a dentist because of anxiety, fear, or painful previous experiences. We understand that traumatic dental experiences can be stressful for patients of all ages, but avoiding routine dental care can create a whole new set of stressful situations such as...
What would you do if you had a problem with your gums and had also lost some teeth? Visiting a dentist near you would be the first thought in your mind. However, you would also be concerned about making multiple visits to different dentists first for treating the gum disease and thereafter...
Many people have darker pigments in their gums which is caused by an excess buildup of melanin changing their color to brown instead of pink. Genetics also has a role to play in the buildup of melanin and certain ethnic groups like people from Africa or Middle Eastern ancestry are...
Gum disease is a concerning gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone supporting your teeth. It can cause your teeth to loosen leading to tooth loss. This is a preventable but common condition affecting many people. Brushing twice a day, flossing every day, and visiting your dentist...
Unfortunately, even with modern dentistry, a big percentage of the world’s population still suffers tooth loss. This number largely accounts for adults. Teeth may be built to last a lifetime, but it is not always the case. Lucky for you, there is a way out, thanks to technology. Dentistry has...
In case your jaw’s current bone mass cannot incorporate dental implants, bone augmentation (also known as bone grafting) will be needed. Using bone augmentation, doctors can grow bone using a bone graft material which amalgamates with the implant securely putting it in place. Reasons for Bone Augmentation The following are...
Picture a device that can alleviate pain, regenerate nerves, relieve muscle tension, and improve wound healing without using drugs, and it doesn’t come with the side effects associated with pharmaceuticals. It may sound too futuristic, but it is not. Since the onset of the 20th century, laser technology has been...
Oral cancer is more serious than you might think. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the best way to reduce the numbers of oral cancer-related deaths each year is regular screenings for the disease. Be sure to schedule one at El Paso Periodontics and Implant Specialists the next time you...