Archive for November, 2020

Do I need to see a periodontist?

In short, the answer is yes. Even if you regularly see a general dentist or hygienist and practice good oral hygiene, you may still need to visit a periodontist. While research is continually advancing in the areas of periodontal health, studies consistently indicate a relationship between your periodontal and oral health with your overall health […]

Charles F. Orth, DDS/PA
Periodontics and Implants

Do I need to see a periodontist?

Root Coverage Grafting

Patients may look older than their years because their teeth appear to be too long ( long in the tooth). When gum tissue recedes or deteriorates it exposes the underlying root surface making the tooth longer. Gingival grafting included a variety of techniques that add gum tissue to the tooth to cover the exposed root surface. The addition of gum tissue returns the tooth to its natural (original) esthetic length. Below are examples of patients treated by Dr. Orth or Dr. Pope using root coverage gum grafting techniques at our office in Dallas, TX.