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2021 Thompson Okanagan Dental Society (TODS) Annual Meeting Virtual Program
Extraction Socket Management and Provisionalization for Implant-Supported Restorations in the Anterior Maxilla Presented by: Dr. Steven Faigan, Periodontist
Gum Grafting: 4 Crucial Facts to Know
Most of us are familiar with a wide range of dental treatments like receiving dental fillings, dentures, and root canal therapy. But dentistry as a branch of health encompasses multiple specialties and many different treatments in order to address our needs. One such...
Here’s How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Confidence
The way you feel about your smile is important. Your smile is one of your most prominent features and lights up your face. However, when you have cracked, chipped, or missing teeth, it can cause a big blow to your self-confidence. Dealing with issues like these can...
When Can You Eat After Undergoing a Gum Graft?
When periodontal disease is left untreated and advances, it leads to gum recession. This leads the gum line to shrink, exposing the tooth roots. At Okanagan Perio, we offer gum grafting in Kelowna to improve the appearance of your gum line and protect your tooth roots...
Everything You Need to Know About Sinus Grafting
A Periodontics near you recommends sinus grafting in Kelowna when you need to get dental implants but do not have enough jawbone to anchor the implant in your mouth. Other names for this procedure include sinus lift or sinus augmentation. Many specialists can perform...
All You Need to Know About Tooth Extractions
Reasons for Tooth Extractions There are several reasons why our dentist may recommend that you get a tooth extraction near you, including: Malpositioned teeth: to avoid potential complications that may eventually result in a negative impact on your oral health, our...
What is Periodontal Surgery and How Does it Treat Gum Disease?
Sometimes, periodontal surgery is necessary to treat certain kinds of gum disease, such as periodontitis and gingivitis. This type of surgery is known as gum surgery. If you have been referred to a periodontist in Kelowna, here’s...
Top 10 Benefits of Laser Dentistry in 2021
While laser dentistry has been used for over a decade, some patients are still nervous about the use of lasers during dental procedures. At Okanagan Periodontics, we provide laser-assisted surgery in Kelowna to enhance patient experience during and after their dental...
Does Straightening Teeth Mean Pulling Teeth?
Should teeth be pulled as part of orthodontic treatment with braces? The answer to that question is the subject of significant debate amongst dentists, orthodontists and even periodontists near you. Like so many other questions...
Why Dental Implants Are the Right Option for you
Studies show that individuals with no teeth have a higher risk of suffering from depression. Your dentition helps you to eat and speak correctly and also improves your appearance. When a person misses one or many teeth, they feel...
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