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Am I A Good Candidate For Ceramic Dental Implants?

Sick of suffering in silence and shame because you’re missing teeth? Discover why a ceramic dental implant may be the best bet to restore your smile and whether you are a good candidate. Periodontist Dr. Jody Harrison of Asheville, NC…

Prevent Gum Disease With Regular Dental Visits

Some people only go to the dentist when they’re having a dental problem, like pain or a broken tooth, and don’t see the dentist as often as they should. Patients who are referred to a periodontist for gum disease often…

When is Gum Graft Surgery Necessary?

Your gum health is important to your overall health. When gums become damaged, it’s important to seek treatment from a trusted periodontist and periodontal surgeon like Dr. Jody Harrison of Asheville, NC. Gum grafting repairs damaged gums as a result…

3 Bad Oral Health Habits That Lead to Gum Disease

Are you guilty of some bad dental health habits like chewing ice, biting your nails, or even brushing your teeth too hard? Patient health and safety is our priority here at the Asheville, NC periodontics office of Dr. Jody Harrison,…

Gummy Smile Treatment Options

If your teeth appear shorter than they actually are because of your gums, you may be experiencing excessive gingival display, or a “gummy smile.” Dr. Jody Harrison is an Asheville, NC periodontist helping patients restore balance to their smile with…

How Do I Know If I Have Gum Disease?

Do you know the leading cause of tooth loss in the developed world? If you were going to guess periodontal disease, also called gum disease, you would be correct. Nearly half of all American adults over age 30 are affected…

Sedation Dentistry with Dr. Harrison

Around 15% of Americans avoid dental care because of anxiety or fear of dental treatment. These people would rather endure life with infected, discolored, damaged, or otherwise painful teeth and potentially endanger their health instead of seeking dental care.  Dr.…

How Does Smoking Affect Gum Health?

By now, thanks to public service announcements and the mandatory Surgeon General’s warning, most people are aware that smoking and using tobacco products has a negative impact on your overall health. The risk of developing lung cancer, breathing problems, chronic…

Can I Get All-On-Four Even After Gum Disease?

Have you been struggling with dentures? Are you considering restorations but don’t know which option is best for you? If you’re looking into dental restorations, you may have heard of the revolutionary denture treatment that replaces a full arch of…

What is Gum Graft Surgery?

If you’re suffering from gum disease, there are multiple stages. Therefore there are also multiple methods of gum disease treatment in Asheville, NC. Gum graft surgery is one of those techniques, done to remedy gum recession or just improve the…