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How a Tooth's Root Gets Exposed - Causes and Solutions

Posted on 11/15/2025 by Implant and Periodontal Wellness Center of Arizona
Our teeth are amazing structures, designed to last a lifetime with proper care. But sometimes, things can go wrong, leading to problems like exposed tooth roots. This can be a painful and unsightly condition, but the good news is that it's often preventable and treatable. What is an Exposed Tooth Root? An exposed tooth root occurs when the gum tissue around a tooth recedes, revealing the sensitive root surface beneath. This can happen for several reasons, including: What are the Symptoms of an Exposed Tooth Root? The most common symptom of an exposed tooth root is sensitivity to hot and cold. You may also experience pain when you eat or drink, or when you touch the exposed root with your tongue. Other symptoms include: How is an Exposed Tooth Root Treated? The treatment for an exposed tooth root will depend on the cause and severity of the problem. In some cases, simply improving your oral hygiene and using a soft-bristled toothbrush may be enough to prevent further recession. However, if the gum recession is severe, you may need to see a periodontist for treatment. Treatment options may include: How Can I Prevent an Exposed Tooth Root? The best way to prevent an exposed tooth root is to practice good oral hygiene. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and flossing daily. You should also see your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. Other things you can do to prevent an exposed tooth root include: Conclusion An exposed tooth root can be a painful and unsightly condition, but it's often preventable and treatable. By practicing good oral hygiene, seeing your dentist regularly, and avoiding tobacco use, you can help keep your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful for years to come....
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Enjoy a Quick Recovery after Gum Grafting

Posted on 11/3/2025 by Implant and Periodontal Wellness Center of Arizona
Many of us look forward to warm summer days where we can enjoy a scoop of our favorite ice cream without a care in the world. But what if that simple pleasure comes with a painful surprise? Bleeding gums can be an uncomfortable experience, and may be a sign of a more serious problem: gum recession. While it may not seem like a big deal, untreated gum recession can lead to a range of issues, including: Luckily, there is an effective solution for gum recession: gum grafting. This procedure involves taking gum tissue from another area of your mouth and grafting it onto the affected area. Gum grafting is a safe and effective way to restore the health of your gums and prevent further recession. What to Expect after Gum Grafting After your gum grafting procedure, you can expect some soreness and swelling, which can last for a few days. Your periodontist will provide you with specific instructions on how to care for your gums during the healing process. These instructions will likely include: You should see a significant improvement in your gum health within a few weeks of the procedure. However, it can take up to six months for your gums to fully heal. During this time, it's important to follow your periodontist's instructions carefully and attend follow-up appointments. Tips for a Speedy Recovery While you're waiting for your gums to heal, there are a few things you can do to promote a quick and easy recovery: Maintaining Healthy Gums after Gum Grafting Once your gums have healed, it's important to maintain good oral hygiene habits to prevent gum recession from happening again. This includes: By following these tips, you can enjoy the benefits of your gum grafting for many years to come. You'll be able to enjoy your favorite foods without pain, and you'll have a healthy, beautiful smile that you can be proud of. Restoration Dentistry: Your Partner in a Healthy Smile Gum grafting is just one of the many procedures that restorative dentistry offers. If you're experiencing gum recession or any other dental problems, don't hesitate to talk to your dentist. They can assess your needs and recommend the best course of treatment for you. With proper care and treatment, you can achieve optimal dental health and enjoy a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles....
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What Can Dental Implants Do for You?

Posted on 10/15/2025 by Implant and Periodontal Wellness Center of Arizona
Are you missing one or more teeth? Do you struggle to eat or speak clearly? Dental implants might be the solution you've been searching for. These innovative devices offer a permanent, natural-looking way to replace missing teeth and improve your oral health. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are small, titanium posts that are surgically inserted into your jawbone. They act as artificial tooth roots, providing a strong and stable foundation for replacement teeth. Once the implants have fused with your jawbone, a process called osseointegration, they can support various types of restorations, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Benefits of Dental Implants Dental implants offer numerous benefits over traditional tooth replacement options like bridges and dentures. Here are just a few: Are Dental Implants Right for You? Dental implants are a viable option for most adults who are in good general health and have healthy gums and sufficient jawbone density. During a consultation, your periodontist will evaluate your individual needs and discuss whether implants are right for you. They will also discuss the different types of implants available and the associated costs. Taking Care of Your Dental Implants Once you have dental implants, it's important to take good care of them to ensure their longevity. This includes brushing and flossing regularly, visiting your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings, and avoiding habits like smoking that can harm your oral health. Conclusion Dental implants are a safe, effective, and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth. If you are considering dental implants, be sure to consult with a qualified periodontist to discuss your options and determine if they are right for you. Investing in dental implants can improve your oral health, function, and confidence for years to come....
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All Posts:
How a Tooth's Root Gets Exposed - Causes and Solutions
11/15/2025
Enjoy a Quick Recovery after Gum Grafting
11/3/2025
What Can Dental Implants Do for You?
10/15/2025
How Young is Too Young for Dental Implants?
10/1/2025
Is Tooth Sensitivity a Sign of Gum Disease?
9/15/2025
Using an Intra-Oral Camera in Periodontics
9/1/2025
Important Gum Disease Facts
8/15/2025
Signs of Periodontitis You Don't Want to Ignore
8/1/2025
Does Mouthwash Make Gum Disease Treatment Easier?
7/15/2025
What Imperfections Cannot Be Fixed with Veneers?
7/1/2025
Replacing Missing Teeth - The Impact of Dentures on Your Gums
6/16/2025
Pregnancy Related Gum Disease - What You Need to Know
6/2/2025
Should Coconut Oil Be Part of Your Regular Oral Hygiene Routine?
5/15/2025
What You Need to Know About Reversing Gum Disease
5/1/2025
Water's Role in Treating Gum Disease
4/15/2025
What is Causing Your Gums to Recede?
4/1/2025
Recovering from a Gum Graft
3/15/2025
What to Do When You Notice Your Gums Bleeding
3/3/2025
Dentures and Tmj - What You Need to Know
2/15/2025
Are Athletes at a Heightened Risk for Developing Gum Disease?
2/3/2025
Top Foods That Damage Your Teeth
1/15/2025
What Alcohol Does to Your Gums
1/1/2025
What Untreated Gum Disease Can Do To Your Lungs
12/16/2024
Alcohol Might Be Responsible for Your Receding Gums
12/2/2024
The General Progression of Gum Disease
11/15/2024
Does Where You Live Affect Your Quality of Oral Health?
11/1/2024
Gum Disease Can Make You More Forgetful
10/15/2024
Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Gum Disease Problems?
10/1/2024
The Role of Saliva in Oral Health
9/16/2024
The Role of Green Tea in Gum Health
9/2/2024
Signs You May Need Pocket Reduction Surgery
8/15/2024
Protect Your Tooth Roots with Gum Grafting
8/1/2024
What Is Dental Smart Bone Grafting and Why Do You Need It?
7/15/2024
What if My Child Has Already Started Experiencing Dental Resorption?
7/1/2024
Difference Between Gingivitis and Periodontitis
6/15/2024
Debunking Myths About Gum Disease
6/3/2024
How Gum Health Impacts Your Cardiovascular Health
5/15/2024
How Does Periodontitis Cause Tooth Loss
5/1/2024
The Four Stages of Periodontal Disease
4/15/2024
Risk Factors of Gum Disease
4/1/2024
The Impact of Periodontitis on Oral Health and Overall Quality of Life
3/15/2024
Smoking and Its Effects on Periodontal Health
3/1/2024
Teeth gaps and Sensitivity
2/15/2024
Risk Factors for Gum Diseases
2/2/2024
Periodontal Diseases And Pregnancy
1/15/2024
Is Pocket Reduction Surgery Worth It?
1/2/2024
What Is A Bone Graft? Why Do I Need One?
12/15/2023
My Gums Hurt When I Brush My Teeth, What Does This Mean
12/1/2023
The Significance Of Nitrous Oxide In Dentistry
11/15/2023
An Overview Of Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
11/1/2023
What Is A Porcelain Crown?
10/31/2023
How to Cut the Risk of Dental Implant Failure before Getting Implants
10/15/2023
What to Expect from the First Visit to the Periodontist
9/25/2023
Oil pulling and its essence in dental care
9/11/2023
The Role of Nutrition in maintaining healthy gums
8/21/2023
Treatment Options for Loose Teeth Due to Gum Disease
8/7/2023
What Are My Options For Replacing Teeth?
7/24/2023
The Connection between Gum Disease and Kidney Disease
7/10/2023
Pros and Cons of Mini Implants
6/19/2023
The Vital Role of Dental Hygienists in Dental Care
6/5/2023
What Is Periodontal Maintenance And When Do You Need It?
5/22/2023
Do Cold Sores Affect Your Oral Health?
5/8/2023
What To Do When You Have Gum Inflammation?
4/24/2023
Periodontist and Dentist
4/10/2023
How Can I Save My Teeth?
3/20/2023
Is a Bone Graft Essential Before Receiving Dental Implants
2/20/2023
The Difference Between Gingivitis and Periodontitis
2/6/2023
Aftercare Tips For Periodontal Disease Treatment
1/23/2023
Do Extractions Eliminate Gum Disease?
1/9/2023
What Stages of Gum Disease Can be Cured?
12/19/2022
Taking Care of Your Implants
12/5/2022
What Happens If Periodontal Disease Isnt Treated?
11/21/2022
Why Is Dry Mouth A Problem For My Teeth And Gums?
11/7/2022
Risks Involved with Periodontist Treatments
10/24/2022
Why is sedation dentistry needed?
10/10/2022
Treatment Options for Periodontitis
9/19/2022
Gingivitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
9/5/2022
Periodontal diseases.
8/22/2022
What Causes Gum Disease
8/8/2022
Here are ways to maintain healthy gums
7/18/2022
Always ask these 3 questions when going to a new dentist
7/4/2022
Can Gum Disease Affect Infants
6/20/2022
When Do You Need Gum Rejuvenation
6/6/2022
Is Flossing Too Difficult? Try a Water Flosser
5/23/2022
Frequently asked questions about periodontology
5/9/2022
What is Sedation Dentistry?
4/25/2022
Tips for a Cleaner and Healthier Gums and Teeth
4/11/2022
Oral or IV Sedation: Which One is Right for You?
3/21/2022
Here are things every person with dentures needs to know
3/7/2022
Dental Implants Placement And Age Limits
2/21/2022
Brush or Floss First: Here is What You Need to Know
2/7/2022
Tooth Replacement Options Using Dental Implants
1/24/2022
The Hidden Link Between Dum Disease and Alzheimers
1/10/2022
Can Hormonal Imbalance Cause Oral Health Problems?
12/23/2021
What is Peri-Implant Disease?
12/10/2021
Four Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Gum Surgery
11/22/2021
The Most Common Early Signs of Gum Disease
11/8/2021
What Is the Difference Between Dentures and Dental Implants?
10/25/2021
5 Benefits of Consulting a Prosthodontist
10/11/2021
It Is Possible to Ease the Symptoms of Diabetes with Gum Disease Treatment
9/21/2021
Types of Services We Can Offer
9/6/2021
How Does the Root of Your Tooth Become Exposed?
8/23/2021
When May You Need a Perioscopy?
8/9/2021
How Aggressive Flossing Could Lead To Gum Damage
7/26/2021
Foods That You Can Eat as Snacks To Help Clean Your Teeth
7/12/2021
How Gums Change as You Get Older
6/21/2021
Understanding Denture Stomatitis and What It Means
6/7/2021
Signs the Pain You Feel Could Be a Dental Abscess
5/24/2021
Alcohol Leaves a Lasting Impact on Your Gums When Consumed Regularly
5/10/2021
Preparing for Your First Visit to a Periodontist
4/26/2021
How To Reverse Periodontitis
4/12/2021
4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
3/22/2021
Why Smile Makeover Is Needed for Senior Citizens?
3/8/2021
What is Periodontal Disease?
2/22/2021
How Do You Develop Plaque?
2/8/2021
What is Trench Mouth and How Is It Treated?
1/25/2021
Brushing Too Aggressive Can Cause Damage to Your Gums
1/11/2021
How Can We Tell When Gums Require Grafts?
12/21/2020
Lasers Make Treating Gum Trouble Easier
12/7/2020
Are Gum Pockets a Problem?
11/16/2020
Why Do So Many Athletes Have Gum Disease?
11/9/2020
Is Your Oral Health Connected to the Health of Your Prostate?
10/19/2020
Dry Mouth Can Increase Gum Disease Problems
10/5/2020
How Same-Day Dentures Work
9/21/2020
What Options Do You Have with Periodontal Plastic Surgery?
9/7/2020
Can Your Regular Dentist Treat Your Gum Disease?
8/24/2020
Ways of Treating Gums that Do Not Stay Tight Against Your Teeth
8/10/2020
Can You Eat Right After a Gum Graft?
7/23/2020
People of All Ages Need to Be Aware of Their Gum Health
7/7/2020
What to Do to Improve the Health of Your Gums
6/22/2020
What is the Diagnosis Process for Gum Disease?
6/8/2020
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