Bone degeneration begins to occur immediately when a tooth is extracted. The remaining bones shrink very fast in the beginning, and then they slowly continue to deteriorate with time. Such bone shrinkage can lead to implant failure. However, there are ways to prevent bone degeneration after tooth removal. Ridge preservation is a procedure in which […]

Gum disease is common and unpleasant, but, according to a growing body of evidence, it could also play a role in a surprising range of seemingly unrelated health problems.

Gum disease is common and unpleasant, but, according to a growing body of evidence, it could also play a role in a surprising range of seemingly unrelated health problems.