A significant portion of our population believes that gum recession is not a serious dental problem as long as their teeth are stable and they do not have sensitivity to ice cream or sweets. This thinking could hardly be farther from the truth. Other than adversely affecting one’s appearance, gum recession can also have a […]
READ MOREMonth: June 2017
Dr. Karl A. Rose Reflects on His Pioneering Work in Bone Growth Research
Many patients experience bone loss in the jaw associated with periodontal disease or other factors. In my long career, one of the things I enjoy reflecting on most is being one of the pioneers in bone growth research when the profession was just starting to learn how to replace missing bone. My involvement in bone […]
READ MOREDr. Karl A. Rose Explains His Goal of Saving Teeth
Dentists have historically served a number of purposes, including pulling a tooth to stop a patient’s pain and treating cavities. Eventually, dentists got involved in gum disease treatment as a means of conquering tooth decay, which led to people holding onto their teeth. Some dentists today still have a much more mechanical approach and frequently […]
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