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Dr. Na Eun Chung
Periodontist | Periodontics
Dr. Na Eun Chung practices Periodontics in Los Angeles, CA. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Chung has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Chung provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
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Should I wear my Invisalign if my gums are swollen?
It’s not a good sign if your gums are swollen. You should be checked by a periodontist to see what is the issue.
Is it safe to remove all 4 wisdom teeth at once?
Hello, the answer is typically yes. But it really depends on the patient's medical history and comfort level. Removing 4 wisdom teeth does take longer than removing 2, which is READ MORE
Hello, the answer is typically yes. But it really depends on the patient's medical history and comfort level. Removing 4 wisdom teeth does take longer than removing 2, which is typically done. The patient's medical history really matters in this case, as some patients can have excessive bleeding or they are on medications that decrease the patient's ability to clot.
Will a deep cleaning help receding gums?
The purpose of a deep cleaning is to remove the tartar, which is a cause for advanced gum disease. The tartar will cause gum inflammation and eventual bone loss. Receding gums READ MORE
The purpose of a deep cleaning is to remove the tartar, which is a cause for advanced gum disease. The tartar will cause gum inflammation and eventual bone loss. Receding gums can be caused by long-standing inflammation, forceful toothbrushing and orthodontic movement of teeth in the outward direction away from the center of the bone. If your gums are stable and healthy, a gum grafting procedure can be done to address the gum recession, if it is an esthetic concern.
What toothpaste is best for gum recession?
There is no specific toothpaste that will necessarily help with gum recession. The best way to address gum recession is to receive a gum graft.
