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What is Soft Tissue Grafting?
Functional Soft Tissue Grafting Normally gum tissue surrounds and protects the delicate roots of your teeth. Exposed tooth roots are prone to tooth decay, root canals, discoloration and actual jawbone loss. All of this can lead to tooth loss in advanced cases. Functional Soft Tissue Grafting replaces the missing gum tissue and protects your teeth. [...]
The Medical Consequences of Periodontal Disease
“People think of gum disease in terms of their teeth, but they don’t think about the fact that gum disease is a serious infection that can release bacteria into the bloodstream” Dr. Robert Genco, editor “Journal of Periodontology” The Medical Consequences of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease leads to inflammation of the gums. This inflammatory bacteria [...]