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Your Beginner’s Guide to Dental Cleanings

2025-01-13T12:18:36-07:00

Bad breath, blood on your toothbrush, the rough feel of teeth near the gumline–dental cleanings address all of these symptoms. Though we don’t give them much credit, our gums play an essential role in the stability of our teeth. In today’s blog, you’ll learn the terminology that dentists and dental hygienists use when explaining dental cleanings and gum disease. In addition, we’ll cover the basics of what dental cleanings entail. Is it time for your semi-annual dental cleaning? Every six months, you need a thorough cleaning and checkup. Call Metro Dental Care in Denver today to reserve your gentle preventive care [...]

Your Beginner’s Guide to Dental Cleanings2025-01-13T12:18:36-07:00

Improve Your Appearance and Health with Gum Grafts

2025-01-13T12:11:00-07:00

While most people don’t often think about their gums, the important oral structures are essential to good oral health. Human gum tissue keeps teeth securely anchored to the jaw, so we can effectively bite and chew foods. When gums begin to recede from teeth, gum grafts restore health. So why do gums recede? Harsh teeth brushing, tobacco use, teeth grinding, and genetics can prompt gum recession. The main culprit, however, is gum disease, also called periodontal disease. In its early stage, gum disease is called gingivitis; late-stage gum disease is known as acute periodontitis. Gum disease afflicts about half of the [...]

Improve Your Appearance and Health with Gum Grafts2025-01-13T12:11:00-07:00

Five Benefits of a Gum Graft

2025-01-13T12:11:17-07:00

Gum recession exposes the teeth roots and significantly increases the risk for tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. A gum graft at Metropolitan Dental Care is the most effective treatment for a receding gum line. This procedure involves adding gum tissue to the area of deficiency. The tissue can either be autogenous (from the patient’s palate) or non-autogenous (donor tissue). Here, your Denver Dentist explores this procedure a bit more and discusses five major benefits of this treatment. If you have dental sensitivity, exposed teeth roots, or other symptoms of gingival recession, schedule an appointment at Metropolitan Dental [...]

Five Benefits of a Gum Graft2025-01-13T12:11:17-07:00
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