Archive for March, 2021

Spring Cleaning…For Your Teeth!

Spring is back in Dallas, and it is beautiful. The weather has been pleasant. The rain is helping bring some life back to our struggling landscape (thank you, winter-pocalypse 2021). And hopefully everyone enjoyed a relaxing spring break last week. We certainly did! As our patients know, Dr. Orth’s periodontal & dental implant office in […]

What is the difference between dentures and dental implants?

When people think about tooth loss replacement, many people think of dentures. Oftentimes we have in mind a jovial grandpa who spits his dentures out during family reunions just to get a dramatic reaction out of his grandkids. In fact, you may have actually experienced this exact scenario. 🙂 And whether you found it hysterical […]

Charles F. Orth, DDS/PA
Periodontics and Implants

What is the difference between dentures and dental implants?

Cosmetic Procedures

Cosmetic periodontal procedures are specialized forms of periodontal surgery designed to enhance your smile by covering unsightly exposed root surfaces or, conversely, lengthening your natural teeth. If you are unhappy with appearance of short, unattractive teeth because of a "gummy smile" or exposure of excessive root structure due to gum recession periodontal cosmetic surgery may be right for you. We can correct either by performing periodontal plastic surgical procedures with root coverage grafts or removal of excessive gum tissue through crown lengthening.