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Your gums should naturally cover the roots of your teeth entirely, providing protection and preventing pain and sensitivity. However, a variety of causes can lead to roots becoming exposed. Gum grafting surgery offers an effective solution to restore the gumline and...

Facing the challenge of missing teeth is incredibly common and becomes more likely with age. Nearly 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth.[1] Missing teeth can affect your health and ability to eat and speak naturally. Implant-supported dentures in...

Wisdom teeth removal is a common oral surgery that 85% of people need at some point.1 Like other types of oral surgery, you can expect a recovery period with specific side effects and aftercare requirements. Here’s what you need to know if you need your wisdom teeth...

Bad breath is an issue that many people deal with at one point or another. It has a variety of causes, and occasional bad breath could be due to what you eat or other factors. However, frequent bad breath often has to do with your oral health. These oral health tips...

Procedures such as wisdom tooth removal, dental implant placement, and gum grafts have specific aftercare instructions to ensure your proper recovery. Your diet is one of the most critical areas to watch after dental surgery in Rochester. You’ll receive detailed...

Gum recession is when the gum tissue surrounding your teeth begins to pull away, exposing more of the tooth and root. This can result in various oral health problems, from increased pain and sensitivity to a higher risk for gum disease and tooth decay. It is a...

In dentistry, bone grafts act as scaffolds and “fillers” to promote wound healing and help bone formation as part of treatments after extraction or infection. Jawbone grafts are most often used to support a dental implant in Rochester, NY. What is jawbone grafting,...

The recovery period after having dental implants placed can vary greatly depending on several factors. However, the single biggest factor is the patient. The patient’s actions before and after surgery can impact their dental implant recovery time, for better or worse....

If you are a smoker who is considering getting dental implants in Rochester, NY, or you already have them, you may have questions about your implants and smoking. Although smoking is a common social behavior, it has detrimental effects on the outcome of almost all...