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Stay Healthy, Know the Signs of Oral Cancer
A cancer diagnosis is frightening for any patient. The disease comes in countless forms, and each person must fight his or her battle in a unique way. Oral cancers are less feared than more publicized forms of cancer such as breast cancer or prostate cancer, but they...
What to Expect From Your Gum Contouring Surgery
If you are thinking about gum contouring surgery in Los Angeles, also known as crown lengthening, there are a few things you might like to know to help you prepare. At the CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy, Dr. Alexandre-Amir Aalam, DDS and Dr....
Receding Gums Causes and Risk To Teeth Revealed By Dr. Alina Krivitsky
In a previous blog we talked about some of the harmful effects of gum disease. Now, let’s discuss some of the causes of gum recession, where the gums recede and pull back. The most effective treatment for gum disease is preventing it in the first place. At the CENTER...
8 Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
Of all the dental procedures that patients must undergo, wisdom teeth removal is often the most dreaded. While not everyone will need to have his or her wisdom teeth removed, the majority of patients will need to have at least one removed at some point. These extra...
5 Ways Bone Grafting Can Improve Your Oral Health
Even the healthiest people who brush and floss everyday may develop gum disease or periodontal disease, sometimes causing bone loss and other conditions that seriously affect their teeth and jaw. For many, undergoing a dental bone graft procedure will be the best way...
Five Facts About Gum Disease
Gum disease is a serious condition that many patients don’t know much about. Education is an important part of fighting any disease. Gingival care is easy to implement if you know the necessary steps. Here are 10 facts about gum disease from our Brentwood...
The History of Tooth Replacement
Dental Implant surgery is one of the most common oral procedures today, but you might be surprised to learn the humble origins of this process. George Washington’s Dentures: Rumor vs Fact We all believe that George Washington had wooden teeth, but did he really? No....
Treating Severe Periodontal Disease
Gum disease can become a serious problem in your life. Many people don’t even realize they have it until the condition becomes an severe, and by then, permanent damage might have occurred. Knowing the warning signs and treatment options is essential in keeping your...
Is Bone Grafting Right for You?
Dental Implants are an extremely common procedure to combat tooth loss. Millions of teeth are extracted every year, and most patients choose to utilize implantation because of its many benefits and its permanence. But sometimes there are specific measures that must be...
What is an Impacted Tooth?
An impacted tooth is a tooth that does not emerge or only partially emerges from the gums. This causes pain and swelling around the impacted tooth while also damaging the surrounding teeth. The most common impacted teeth are wisdom teeth, which are often removed to...
Reasons for Crown Lengthening
Are you ready to bid farewell to your "gummy" smile? For some Brentwood patients, excessive gum tissue can overshadow their teeth, giving them a short, stubby appearance. At the CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy, our board-certified periodontists...
Omega 3s and Gum Disease
Wondering how to prevent gum disease? The best way to prevent gum disease is to maintain great oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth regularly. However, new research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggests that moderate...
