Dr. Darrell Morton, DMD, MBA, FAGD
Dentist | General Practice
3005 Royal Blvd S Suite 150 Alpharetta GA, 30022About
Dr. Darrell Morton is a Dentist practicing in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Morton specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Will my teeth fall out from receding gums?
Good morning, Yes, your teeth may fall out if your pockets in your gums are deep and full of bacteria. Bacteria leads to bone loss and, bone loss leads to tooth loss. Dr. Darrell Morton DMD, MBA, FAGD READ MORE
I have had 3 teeth chip in the past year. Is this normal?
It is not normal for teeth to chip. Chipping simply means that excessive abnormal forces greater than the strength of the teeth are affecting the teeth. This generally occurs in one of two ways. Massive force in a fast, single incident such as a traumatic accident or smaller abnormal forces over a longer period of time such as grinding or clenching. As your question states that the chipping has occurred over a year, it seems likely that this isn't related to a traumatic accident. A proper examination by a dentist skilled in functional occlusion is recommended. Chipping is often the symptom, so before "fixing" the chips, you will want to address the actual cause(s). READ MORE
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