You’ve lived in Colorado for years and have never been to the top of Pike’s Peak. That has all changed today, and you’re gasping for air not only because of the beautiful view, but the altitude as well. It’s a nice sunny day down at the base, but now you find yourself ankle deep in snow. You huff and puff your way to a good spot so you can take a picture of yourself. You look up at your phone and the first thing you notice isn’t the beauty of nature, but rather your teeth. They are looking quite a bit longer than usual. Have your gums receded? This could be a sign of gum disease. The periodontist in Cascade wants you to know what you can do about it. (more…)
If you are missing a tooth because of periodontal disease, severe tooth decay, a traumatic injury or genetics, a dental implant can be the ideal tooth replacement. An implant is a small titanium post that Dr. Haradon or Dr. Lackler surgically embeds in your jawbone. This post becomes your new tooth root that fuses with the surrounding gum and bone tissue. When you’ve healed, a tooth restoration is attached.