Your teeth are covered with a sticky film called plaque that can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque contains bacteria,...

If you’re missing all of your teeth, full mouth dental implants can replace your teeth as well as well as some of their roots. Full mouth...

This procedure is a team effort between you, your dentist and your periodontist. Your periodontist and dentist will consult with you to...

Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease. Gum disease is caused by a sticky film of...

During your periodontal treatment we do everything possible to create a comfortable and relaxed environment best suited for each patient....

Research has shown that periodontal disease is associated with several other diseases. For a long time it was thought that bacteria was...

Research shows that gum disease and diabetes may affect one another. For instance, gum disease can intensify the complications associated...

Ten tips to help build healthy oral habits for children: 1. Before your baby has teeth, wipe the gums gently with a clean wet cloth after...

It’s important to be aware of how prescriptions and over-the counter-drugs may affect your oral health. For example: Asthma inhalers that...

A tongue scraper is a tool used to help clean your tongue. Although there’s no strong evidence that tongue scrapers are any more...