Periodontics
What Is a Dental Abscess? Why Dental Infections Should Never Be Ignored
A dental abscess is often described simply as a “tooth infection.” That description is technically correct, but it understates what is actually happening. A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus caused by a bacterial infection involving a tooth, the tissues surrounding it, or the gums and supporting structures. It can begin with something…
Read MoreWhat Is Crown Lengthening? When the Best Smile Starts With the Gums
When people think about improving a smile, they usually think about the teeth. Whiter teeth. Straighter teeth. Porcelain veneers. Dental crowns. Cosmetic bonding. But sometimes the teeth are not really the problem. The gums are hiding too much of them. Crown lengthening is a dental procedure that reshapes gum tissue—and sometimes a small amount of…
Read MoreWhat Is Gum Contouring?
Gum contouring (also called a gum lift) is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can change the shape of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth. A cosmetic dentist can use gum contouring to remove excessive gingival tissue. This extra tissue will give you a “gummy” smile. Gum contouring and Gingival tissue grafting can also be used…
Read MorePlaque Vs Tartar – What Is The Difference?
Dental health commercials routinely use the words tartar and plaque but do you know the difference? People and advertisements tend to use the terms interchangeably. While they are closely related, there is a definite difference between the two terms. What is Plaque? Plaque is a sticky, soft, transparent film that accumulates on teeth and…
Read MoreTop Ways Your Dentist Can Save Your Health
We have long known that our dental health and general health are intimately tied together. Every system in the body is interconnected, so why should your mouth be any different. It is, after all, the entry point to our digestive system. As a result of this interconnection, your oral health can positively or negatively…
Read MoreAll-on-4 Dental Implants: Why They Can Be Life-Changing for the Right Patient
Losing most or all of your teeth changes far more than your smile. It can affect how comfortably you eat, how clearly you speak, the foods you choose, and how confident you feel in everyday situations. For decades, traditional removable dentures were the primary solution for patients who had lost an entire arch of teeth.…
Read MoreCan Juvederm® Improve Black Triangles Between Your Teeth?
A Minimally Invasive Option for Select Patients One of the smallest imperfections in a smile can sometimes have the biggest cosmetic impact. Small dark spaces near the gumline (commonly called black triangles) can make otherwise healthy teeth appear older, uneven, or less attractive. These spaces may develop gradually with age, after orthodontic treatment, or following…
Read MoreWill Gums Grow Back After Gum Contouring? What Really Determines Whether Your New Gumline Lasts
One of the most common questions patients ask after seeing the difference gum contouring can make is surprisingly simple: “If you remove the extra gum tissue, won’t it just grow back?” It is a reasonable question. When someone has spent years feeling that their smile looks too “gummy,” or that their teeth appear unusually short,…
Read MoreWhy Patients Choose Marielaina Perrone, DDS: What Their Reviews Reveal About the Dental Experience
Choosing a dentist is deeply personal. Credentials matter. Technology matters. Clinical experience matters. But patients often judge a dental practice by something harder to measure: how they feel when they are there. Do they feel listened to? Do they understand what is happening? Do they trust the recommendations they receive? Does the dentistry feel personalized…
Read MoreBeyond Replacing a Tooth: How Dental Implants Can Restore the Way Your Smile Feels
Losing a tooth changes something obvious: there is now an empty space where a tooth used to be. But after more than 25 years in private practice, I have learned that patients rarely experience tooth loss as simply an empty space. A missing tooth can change how you chew. It can influence which foods…
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