Blue Ridge Dental Blog
Dentist in Charlottesville Beats Gum Recession with Chao Pinhole®
May 4, 2018
Your oral health not only includes your teeth, but your gum tissue as well. Your gums are a layer of skin that covers your bone and the connective tissues for your teeth. It is necessary to keep your smile healthy. If it sits too low on your teeth, it is known as gum recession. Although it is often believed to only be a cosmetic concern, it will produce lasting consequences for your oral health if it is not corrected. Now, your dentist in Charlottesville can treat gum recession using a noninvasive solution. With the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique, you can restore the health, function, and appearance of the gingival tissue.
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How To Stay Comfortable After Getting Dental Fillings in Crozet!
April 1, 2018
If you’ve recently had a dental filling, you’ll be glad to know that the hardest part is over! Your dentist has removed the damaged or decayed portion of your tooth and restored it with a strong, long-lasting material so it can function for many years to come. But even with the undeniable benefits of this dental procedure, it’s not uncommon to have mild sensitivity to cold, sweets or chewing pressure in the days or weeks after it’s been done.
Since we do so many dental fillings in Crozet, we thought we’d write a blog to address some of the most common questions and concerns we hear from our patients. Keep reading to learn more!