Go Ahead, You’ve Got Time: Implant Dentistry is Easier than You Think

We know you’ve been thinking about getting that implant dentistry to replace that tooth that never grew in. Or, maybe you have suffered from tooth decay, periodontal disease, a sports injury, or various other reasons. You’ve seen the commercials, heard from other patients with similar stories, but you’re still debating on whether to just go ahead and get it done.  Whatever the story behind thinking about implant dentistry, now is the time to finally do something about it. And the even better news, most of the procedures are faster than you think.

A dental implant procedure involves one of two different types of implants- endosteal and subperiosteal implants. Endosteal implants refer to implants that go into the jawbone, and are the most common type of implant. This type is often used as a substitution for patients with dentures or bridges. Subperiosteal implants are implants that are put on the jawbone, and have a metal framework that goes through the gum line to hold the implants in place. While not the most common, it may be the best option for patients with the usual, common dentures, or who have a small framed jaw.

Implant Dentistry is an option for those with generally good oral health, who need a single implant, or who may need implants throughout their entire mouth. Besides the common single tooth implant or replacing all of ones teeth, another procedure that may be needed is sinus augmentation, which helps corrects sinus issues by raising sinus floor and using the new jawbone to place the implants. Ridge modification is another factor for considering implant dentistry, this is used to correct deformities in the upper and lower jaw, and then place in fitted implants.

Whatever you’re thought process behind thinking it’s time to start looking into dental implants, now is the time to visit our cosmetic dentist. Whether it’s a single tooth, or your whole mouth, your search for a dental implant practitioner or periodontitis is over! Implant dentistry is offered right at the Perio & Implant Center of the Monterey Bay. Dr. Pechack and his staff offer a variety of Periodontics and Implant procedures. With its well-known reputation, the staff at Perio & Implant Center will make you feel right at home. They value their customers, and most importantly their comfort, time, and smile. The staff at Perio & Implant Center will make you feel at ease as soon as you walk through the door, and Dr. Pechack will take the time to explain implant dentistry and which option best fits you. And one of their greatest features, because they value your time, implant procedures can be scheduled to fit around your busy lifestyle. You can have the smile you have always wanted faster than you ever thought possible. That’s what Dr. Pechack and the Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay want, too- to give you the smile you have always dreamed of. Stop waiting and call us for a consult today!

The Game against Gum Recession

Learning you have gum recession can come as quite a shock. It can creeps up on you after years of brushing twice a day and in between meals, flossing, and the morning ritual rinse of Listerine. But sometimes, it just happens, it can develop over time for a variety of reasons. There are many other factors that can cause someone to develop gum recession including, hormonal changes, certain illnesses like diabetes or cancer, excessive teeth brushing, being a chronic smoker, to a history of family dental diagnoses. In fact, according to the American Academy of Periodontology, thirty-percent of Americans are susceptible due to their genetic make-up.

There are signs that occur before someone develops full onset gum recession. And it is important to pay attention to these signs, as it can lead to gum disease. Simple signs of recession are tooth sensitivity, sudden notice of the difference in size of a tooth, to a bump that can be felt at the gum line. These are not signs someone wants to ignore, and should go for a consult right away to rule out gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums that cause bleeding easily while brushing your teeth. But, you also should rule out gum disease as recession is a starting sign of it. Gum recession is treatable, without doctor intervention, if no damage to the bones in the gums has happened, yet. You can start by brushing your teeth further towards the gum line, helping rid the plaque that has built up. Another easy step is rinsing with an anti-gingivitis oral rinse, like Listerine. The best way to prevent gum recession is to watch out for the warning signs and to do what you can to make sure it doesn’t turn into full fledged infected gums. But, some people are not so lucky with warning signs, or they may have started their efforts too late, or they simply did not notice and were already susceptible to gum disease with their family dental history.

If gum recession has reached the step of gum disease, there are warning signs for that, as well. Signs and symptoms include bleeding gums when brushing at every brush, tender or receding gums, constant bad odor from your breath, loose teeth to changes in how dentures fit or how your teeth come together when you clamp them together. These are all possible warning signs of treatable, or severe gum disease and a sure fire sign to call your dentist. But gum disease doesn’t come down to the bi-annual cavity check; an action plan needs to be taken, and treatment is usually done by a periodontist.

In an effort to treat gum recession, a dentist, or periodontist will definitely confirm if you are in the early stages of the diagnosis, or if your case is more severe. Whichever stage, the first goal is to eliminate the symptoms you are experiencing, all of them. The second is to battle the gum recession head on. The first step is getting a consult, and there is no better place than the Perio & Implant Center of the Monterey Bay. The staff here specializes in gum recession and gum disease, and will work with you on a treatment plan. Whatever that turns out to be, whether by deep cleaning the excess loss of bone, or by surgical intervention, rest assured you and your teeth are in good hands at the Perio & Implant Center. If you are experiencing even the slightest of warning signs, called us today! The friendly staff and their expertise in gum recession and disease is one of the area’s best. Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay- where patients go to safeguard their gums!