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Missing teeth do more than affect how you smile — they change how you eat, how you speak, and, over time, the very structure of your jaw. Dental implants are today's gold-standard solution because they replace not just the visible tooth but the root beneath it, keeping your jawbone healthy and your replacement teeth rock-solid.

If your gums are pulling back and your teeth look longer than they used to, you're not imagining it — and you're not alone. Gum recession is one of the most common reasons patients come to a periodontist, and one of the most fixable. The most frequent worry we hear isn't about pain; it's "will the result actually look natural?"

A wobbly tooth is normal when you're six. When you're an adult, it's a warning sign — and one that's easy to panic about. The good news: a loose adult tooth is not automatically a lost tooth. With prompt evaluation and the right treatment, many loose teeth can be stabilized and saved.

If your periodontist has mentioned osseous surgery, you're likely dealing with gum disease that has reached a more advanced stage. The name sounds intimidating, but the goal is straightforward: stop the infection, save your teeth, and give your gums a healthy surface to heal against.

When you're told you have gum disease, the word "surgery" can be the first thing your mind jumps to — and the most frightening. Here's the reassuring truth: most cases of gum disease are treated without surgery at all. Surgery is reserved for situations where less invasive options aren't enough.

If your dentist or hygienist has recommended scaling and root planing, you probably left the appointment with more questions than answers. What is it, exactly? Will it hurt? Why isn't a regular cleaning enough? And is it really necessary?

For years, dentists have suspected that gum disease might impact more than just your mouth — and now, science confirms it.

For those of our patients at Aaron B. Carner, DMD, LLC who suffer from periodontal (gum) disease, we proudly offer topical or oral antibiotics to help reduce or entirely eliminate disease-causing bacteria.

It can be. There is more and more evidence to suggest people may be genetically susceptible to periodontal (gum) disease. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, as much as 30 percent of the U.S. population may be genetically vulnerable to gum disease.