Maintaining healthy gums is an important part of preventive dental care, but not every cleaning serves the same purpose. While a routine dental cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar to keep your smile healthy, a deep cleaning and periodontal therapy are designed to address active gum disease and infection beneath… Read More…
Untreated gum disease can affect the foundation that supports dental implants by contributing to bone loss, inflammation, and challenges during healing. While periodontal disease does not automatically prevent patients from receiving dental implants, healthy gums and adequate bone support are important factors in long-term implant success. At Heather J. Petroff,… Read More…
Maintaining healthy gums is an important part of preventive dental care, but not every cleaning serves the same purpose. While a routine dental cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar to keep your smile healthy, a deep cleaning and periodontal therapy are designed to address active gum disease and infection beneath… Read More…