Gum Graft Recovery: A Day-by-Day GuideBy Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX What to Expect as You Heal Gum graft recovery follows a predictable path. The first three days bring the most discomfort and swelling. Days four through seven show steady improvement. By the end of the second week, most patients eat […]
Read More What Is a Dental Endoscope? Seeing Gum Disease Instead of GuessingBy Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX Treating Gum Disease Without Guessing A dental endoscope is a tiny camera that lets your hygienist see beneath the gumline in real time while cleaning your teeth. It is roughly one millimeter wide, threads gently into the space between the […]
Read More Causes of Receding GumsReceding gums can make teeth look longer, feel more sensitive, and become harder to protect over time. In simple terms, gum recession means the gum tissue has moved away from the tooth and exposed more of the root surface. This problem usually does not come from one cause alone. In many patients, gum recession develops […]
Read More Exposed Tooth Roots: Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentExposed tooth roots usually happen when gum tissue pulls away from the tooth and leaves the root surface uncovered. This is most often a sign of gum recession, not a problem with the crown of the tooth itself. Some people first notice exposed roots when cold air, cold drinks, or toothbrushing suddenly feel sharp. Others […]
Read More How Far Can Gums Recede Before Teeth Fall Out?By Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX The Honest Answer: It's Not Just About the Millimeters If you're asking this question, you've probably noticed your gums pulling back — and you're worried about where it ends. So here's the honest answer up front: teeth do not fall […]
Read More Peri-Implantitis: How to Protect Your Dental ImplantsBy Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX What Is Peri-Implantitis? Peri-implantitis is, in the simplest terms, gum disease around a dental implant. It's a bacterial infection of the tissue surrounding an implant that, if left untreated, destroys the supporting bone and can ultimately cause the implant to […]
Read More Cost of Dental Implants: What Affects Price?The cost of dental implants can vary widely, which can make online comparisons frustrating. In most cases, the final fee depends less on the implant itself and more on gum health, available bone, the location of the missing tooth, and the type of restoration placed on top. A low quote may not include everything needed […]
Read More Can Gum Disease Be Cured? A Periodontist's Honest AnswerBy Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX The Honest Answer: It Depends on the Stage Here's the straight answer most patients are looking for: gum disease can be cured only in its earliest stage. Gingivitis — inflammation of the gums with no bone loss yet — is […]
Read More Cavities at the Gum Line: Why They Form and How They're DifferentBy Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX What Causes a Cavity at the Gum Line? Cavities at the gum line form where the tooth meets the gum — and they're different from ordinary cavities in one crucial way: they often develop on the tooth's root surface, which […]
Read More Why Do My Gums Keep Bleeding After Every Cleaning?By Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX If Your Gums Keep Bleeding, Something Is Being Missed Bleeding gums after a dental cleaning are not normal. They are not something you should get used to. And they are not simply a sign that you need to floss more. […]
Read More The 3 Phases of Periodontal Treatment: What to Expect at Every StageBy Dr. Christopher Bingham, DDS, MS | Board-Certified Periodontist | Council Oak Perio, Austin, TX Why Does Periodontal Treatment Happen in Phases? If your dentist has referred you to a periodontist — or if your gums have been bleeding, tender, or slow to heal — you may be wondering what periodontal treatment actually involves. The […]
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