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Experienced cosmetic and restorative dentist Dr. Burton Gooch discusses how patients can prevent dental implant failure and ensure treatment success.

To help patients better understand how to prevent keep their periodontal tissues healthy, we discuss the seven top causes of gum recession and gum disease.

Side effects from some medications can increase the risk of periodontal disease and gum recession. Dr. Burton Gooch Family & Cosmetic Dentistry goes over these…

Gum recession and periodontal disease can be caused by a wide variety of things. Let's consider what they are and how they can be remedied.

Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss as a result of gum recession or a host of other issues. Let's consider these dental care matters.

Root planing and scaling, also known as a deep cleaning, can help you restore your gums to health before infection reaches the roots of teeth.

 

Can You Prevent Gum Disease?

Even though gum disease often occurs in adults, it can be found in children as well. It is imperative that you…

 

Diagnosing Gum Disease

To determine whether you are dealing with gum disease, the dentist will complete an examination to check for:

• Gums that are bleeding
• Buildup of ay…

If you only have a mild case of gum disease, it may be more difficult to detect it. For those who have healthy gums, they…

What are the causes attributed to gum disease? Your mouth continually works to produce a sticky, clear substance that is known as plaque. This substance is…