New Year New Smile!

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The new year is here and we are celebrating new years resolutions here at Longbranch Dental Center! Our main new year resolution is to continue helping our patients achieve a healthy mouth all year long. Our patients are our main priority and we will do anything we can to make each individual feel comforted and cared for during their visit.

What’s your new year’s resolution? While we know that exercising and dieting are the main factors on people’s minds, our dentists here at Longbranch Dental Center in Greenville, TX want to make sure to add you dental hygiene to that list! Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body and you need to take care of your teeth just like you would other bones. It all starts with taking the proper precautions when flossing and brushing. Dentists are notorious for stressing the importance of flossing and brushing and this is in every single way true and relevant.

Flossing can help reduce the amount of plaque and food particles that can build up within your molars and teeth. Sticking to a consistent brushing and flossing schedule will not only reduce the need for frequent dentist visits but will also lower your chances of cavities. With the new year bringing a fresh start, our dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants here at our office will help guide you in the right path every step of the way. We will recommend the right toothbrush for you, provide you insight on the best toothpaste, and even give you a full cleaning to start your new year fresh.

Our office is open Monday through Friday and our office hours vary per day so make sure to check out our contact page to see which day works best for you and your schedule. We have a great team of highly trained dentists and a front desk staff that will answer any billing or scheduling questions you may have. Give us a call today to make your next appointment at 903-231-1006

Gum Care Aware!

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Longbranch Dental Center located in Greenville, TX cares greatly about each and every patient’s oral health. Along with oral health, our dentists want to bring awareness this September to national gum awareness month. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums surrounding the tooth and affects more than half of Americans. Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria and plaque build-up around the tooth and causes major inflammation. Dr. Ronald Weaks wants to provide you with some tips and prevention tools to help keep gum disease far, far away.

  • Brush thoroughly with a soft-bristled toothbrush both in the morning and at night
  • Replace your toothbrush every three months
  • Floss every day- mainly at night
  • Schedule routine dental checkups with our dentists here at Longbranch Dental Center
  • Do not smoke or use tobacco products

Our staff is available to make you an appointment Monday through Friday and book you the most convenient appointment possible. Call us today to get more information on preventing gum disease at 903-225-2024!

Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) for Gum Recession

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Gum Recession Treatment in Greenville, TX

Longbranch Dental Center in Greenville, TX is now offering a revolutionary treatment for gum recession. The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) is a scalpel-free, suture-free procedure that helps patients suffering from gum recession. Longbranch Dental Center is one of the only dental practices in the area to offer this treatment to patients.

Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue along the gumline begins to recede. This can be caused by periodontal disease such as gingivitis, periodontitis, or advanced periodontitis; a natural result of aging; or brushing your teeth too hard.

When your gums recede, the root structure of the tooth is exposed. This can lead to tooth decay, gum inflammation, or worse, the tooth could become lose. Early diagnosis of gum recession is important to avoid these conditions.

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, PST is incision and suture-free. All of the tools and techniques used to perform the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique were created by Dr. John Chao, and who trained our doctor, Dr. Mike Weaks.

When a patient undergoes traditional gum recession surgery, it involves the use of tissue grafts (usually from the roof of the mouth) in order to rebuild the gumline. The soft tissue is sutured in place and as the gum heals, it joins the existing gum tissue. While this traditional grafting treatment is effective, comparable results with better patient experience can be achieved through the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique.

The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique is different from traditional gum surgery because a special needle is used to make a small hole in the patient’s existing gum tissue. No tissue needs to be grafted, which means this technique is less painful. Through this pinhole, special dental tools are used to gently loosen the gum tissue. These tools work to expand and slide the receded gums to cover the exposed root structure.

Contact Us To Learn More

If you have gum recession, contact Greenville, TX dentist Dr. Mike Weaks. We will schedule a consultation for you learn more about this revolutionary procedure to treat gum recession.