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New Painless Treatment For Receding Gums
Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the surgery — had been maintained. This specific tissue regeneration application, developed at Tufts, reduces the considerable pain and recovery time of gum grafting surgery.
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Sufferers from Rheumatoid Arthritis May Ease Pain with Dental Care
According to a study appeared in the Journal of Periodontology, people can diminish any pain connected with the severe rheumatoid arthritis just by taking care of their dental health. It is possible to have less arthritic pain and not to suffer from swollen joints when treating gums in the right way.
Dental Implants Placement Results in Minimal Bone Loss
Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient’s tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient’s bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant.
New Laser Technique to Treat Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Not wanting to resemble one of his former patients, Davis put off Weeks’ recommendation for surgery. But earlier this year during a visit to Weeks’ office, Davis learned about a new technique to treat periodontal disease - Laser Assisted New Attachment Program (LANAP) developed by Millennium Dental Technologies.
Green Tea May Help Keep Gums Healthy
A cup of green tea per day may help keep gum disease at bay, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among middle-aged Japanese, the odds of having gum disease declined as the men’s intake of green tea rose.
