The
first electric toothbrush was marketed in 1880, though the Swiss
developed the first effective electric toothbrush just after World War
II. It was introduced in the United States around 1960. A year later,
the first cordless model was developed and proved to be popular with
consumers and dentists.
Replacing lost gum tissue can restore the natural contour of your smile.
Gum tissue can change or even shrink. There are many reasons for this,
including receding gums (from gingivitis or periodontal disease), and
loss of one or more teeth (which causes tooth-less gum tissue to
shrink).
Gum tissue can be augmented or replaced by a variety of means,
including soft tissue grafts, which are small pieces of tissue taken
from other areas such as the palate and surgically implanted in the
affected area. Gum augmentation procedures can also be used to cover
painful, exposed tooth roots.
