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Charles F. Orth, DDS/PA
Periodontics and Implants

Masks are coming down, and smiles are coming out…4 tips to promote your health and well-being

Archive for May, 2021

Masks are coming down, and smiles are coming out…4 tips to promote your health and well-being

All across North Texas masks are starting to come down. With the increase in fully-vaccinated individuals and cases on the decline, businesses throughout Dallas are starting to loosen mask and social distancing restrictions. It is just so refreshing to start to see smiles again. Of course as a periodontics and dental implant office, we get […]

What are the leading causes of tooth loss in adults?

If you are concerned about your oral and dental health, then a question you may have asked yourself or your dentist (or other dental health professional) is: “What are the leading causes of tooth loss in adults?” And the answer may surprise you. You may think that the answer is related to trauma, cavities (dental […]

Charles F. Orth, DDS/PA
Periodontics and Implants

What are the leading causes of tooth loss in adults?

Types of Bone Grafting

Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants. With bone grafting, we now have the opportunity to not only replace bone where it is missing, but also the ability to promote new bone growth in that location!