If hygiene is neglected, gingivitis can develop and progress to periodontitis. This is the destruction of gums and bone by the body trying to attack the plaque and tartar. Periodontal disease (gum disease) is more common than you might think. Because it is not usually detected until it has reached advanced stages, many people may have this disease without even knowing it. It is estimated that more than half of adults over the age of 30 have the disease in some form.<\/p>\n
Periodontal disease is serious. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. New research is exploring possible links between gum disease and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other serious ailments. The good news is that gum disease is preventable and treatable. If caught early, it can be reversed. Regular dental checkups are critical to the prevention and detection of periodontal disease. Bacteria emerge from the plaque and tartar that build on our teeth. If plaque and tartar are not regularly removed, the bacteria increase and so does the risk of gum disease.<\/p>\n
Recession or exposure of root surfaces can occur for many reasons and can cause unsightly irregularities in your smile as well as painful tooth sensitivity. We at Nanton Dental Care can assess your gum health and determine the source of your recession and come up with the best treatment options. The Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique <\/span>is often a great minimally invasive option with great results.<\/p>\n CHAO PINHOLE\u00ae SURGICAL TECHNIQUE <\/span><\/p>\n What is gum recession? <\/i><\/b>Gum recession refers to the loss of gum tissue along the gumline. This can occur as a result of periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis, advanced periodontitis), the natural aging process, or abrasive habits when it comes to brushing the teeth.<\/p>\n Why should gum recession be taken seriously? <\/i><\/b>When gum recession occurs, the root structure of the tooth becomes exposed. This means that tooth decay and other problems can affect the teeth along the gumline and beneath it. Since healthy gums are essential for a healthy mouth, getting gum recession treated is important for lasting dental wellness.<\/p>\n What is the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique (PST)? <\/i><\/b>The Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique is a minimally invasive option for treating gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, PST is incision and suture free. All of the tools and techniques used to perform the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique were created by Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor.<\/p>\n How does the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique (PST) differ from traditional gum grafting? <\/i><\/b>Traditional gum recession treatments involve the use of donor tissue or soft tissue grafts in order to rebuild the gumline. This soft tissue would be sutured in place and would join with existing gum tissue as it healed. While this traditional grafting treatment is effective, comparable results with better patient experience can be achieved through the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique.<\/p>\n How is Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique (PST) performed? <\/i><\/b>During the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique, a needle is used to make a small hole in the patient\u2019s existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, special instruments are used to gently loosen the gum tissue. These tools help expand and slide the gumline to cover the exposed root structure. There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions needed with the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue.<\/p>\n What are the benefits of Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique (PST)? <\/i><\/b>The benefits of the Chao Pinhole\u00ae Surgical Technique are many:<\/p>\n \u2022 Less discomfort for the patient after treatment [vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”402″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text] If hygiene is neglected, gingivitis can develop and progress to periodontitis. This is the destruction of gums and bone by the body trying to attack the plaque and tartar. Periodontal disease (gum disease) is more common than you might think. Because it is not usually detected until it has reached […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-324","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=324"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":488,"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324\/revisions\/488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/heathercroweduthie.com\/nantondental\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Faster recovery for the patient than traditional grafting
\n\u2022 No need for uncomfortable sutures
\n\u2022 No need for scalpels or invasive surgical tools
\n\u2022 No need to take donor tissue from the patient\u2019s palate
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