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What to expect at a Periodontal Consultation and the deep cleanings (SRP) that follow if you choose to stay with us.
You can watch the video here or read the transcript below the video player (Transcript starts here) Hi, my name is Lindsay and I'm one of the periodontal treatment coordinators of Buffalo Dental Implant. When you come in for a periodontal consult, one of the first things that we're going to do is periodontal charting or probing. What we're doing is taking a probe with millimeter markings or measuring the distance between the gum and the bone around your teeth. In a healthy mo

Buffalo Dental Implant
Jun 22 min read


What is a dental flipper? Why do they call it a flipper?
Imagine you find out you need a dental implant, but your mouth needs a little time-out to heal after implant placement and before the final, permanent tooth can be put in. Nobody wants to walk around taking selfies or eating lunch with a giant, unexpected gap in their smile for weeks. That’s exactly where a "flipper" comes to the rescue. A flipper is a removable and very lightweight temporary tooth that pops into that empty space, acting like a perfect placeholder to keep you

Buffalo Dental Implant
May 191 min read


Introducing In Office Healing Stents for Gum Grafting
Let's face it—hearing that you need a "gum graft" probably isn't the news you were hoping for at your dental visit. If just the thought of it makes you feel a little nervous, we completely understand. Dental anxiety is incredibly common, and your comfort is always our top priority. That is exactly why our team is constantly looking for new ways to make your experience as stress-free and pain-free as possible. Today, we are thrilled to share some wonderful news about a new adv

Buffalo Dental Implant
May 53 min read


LendingClub's name is changing
We believe that achieving optimal periodontal health should be accessible and affordable. That is why we work with a few financing options including LendingClub to offer flexible financing options for our patients. LendingClub recently sent us the news that LendingClub is changing its name to Happen Bank. What This Means for You If you are currently financing your periodontal treatment through LendingClub, you will notice a few updates rolling out over the coming months: A Ne

Buffalo Dental Implant
Apr 221 min read


The Tiny, Troublesome 'Stone' That Blocked Our Patient's Saliva
We had an exciting (and surprisingly mineral-rich!) day. We had a routine visit from a patient who has a history of salivary stones but was not experiencing any discomfort today. Today they were here for other regular dental procedures. You might be thinking, stones in your mouth? Like a kidney stone, but for spit? So, what exactly is this sneaky little nugget? It's called a sialolith , or a salivary gland stone. The word itself is a blend of ancient Greek: sialon for "saliv

Buffalo Dental Implant
Oct 23, 20251 min read


GHI/Emblem Preferred, Spectrum and M has Balance Billing. What does balance billing mean in dental insurance?
Emblem writes, "EmblemHealth does allow its participating network dentists in existing Preferred, Spectrum and M programs to balance bill...

Buffalo Dental Implant
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Why we use 6 implants instead of 4 implants in our Confi-Dents implant supported dentures.
From the above video - Hi! My name is Laura and this is Dr. Pudlewski with Buffalo Dental Implant. Today we had a patient ask why we use...

Buffalo Dental Implant
Mar 27, 20231 min read


8 Reasons to Consider Standard Dental Implants
Dental Implants stop your opposing teeth from shifting...

Buffalo Dental Implant
Oct 18, 20192 min read


Get your own Beginner's Guide to Dental Implants (7 things to know about dental implants)
Buffalo Dental Implant is owned by Dr. Gregory Farber who is a trained and certified Periodontal Surgeon. Dr. Farber places thousands of...

Buffalo Dental Implant
Jul 12, 20191 min read


Can I treat periodontal disease or gum recession at home?
If you’ve been diagnosed with gum recession (receding gums), periodontal (perio) disease, Gingivitis, swollen or infected gums, it is scary. The cures for this sound daunting. Scaling and Root Planing, Osseous surgery, gum grafting, or more frequent dental visits is usually the answer from your dentist. But why can’t we treat it at home? What about oil pulling? What about mouthwash? What about the organic home periodontal products like special toothpaste or oil rinses? It see

Buffalo Dental Implant
Jun 28, 20195 min read
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