by Brandon Perio | Sep 2, 2016 | Home Care
As a periodontist in Brandon, Manitoba, I need to say this to those who rejoiced at the recent Associated Press report that found little scientific evidence backing the effectiveness of flossing: You should definitely still floss. While brushing removes bacteria from...
by Brandon Perio | May 13, 2014 | Periodontal Disease
With one in every two adults age 30 and older suffering from periodontal disease, commonly referred to as gum disease, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is calling for everyone to Love the Gums You’re With and take better care of their gums. Periodontal...
by Brandon Perio | Dec 4, 2013 | Periodontal Disease
Cancer therapy can cause oral complications that compromise periodontal health, so a visit to your periodontist is important to help keep your gums healthy during this difficult time. Oral Complications Common side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy,...
by Brandon Perio | Oct 28, 2013 | Dental Implants
For some people, there is nothing more terrifying than the thought of a trip to the dentist. Even scarier for some is the prospect of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. However, as dental implants grow in popularity as a permanent solution to tooth loss,...
by Brandon Perio | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog, Periodontal Disease
As if the oral effects of bad breath, stained teeth, loss of taste and smell, mouth (canker) sores, failure of dental implants, and oral cancer were not enough, tobacco use is implicated in the gum recession, bone loss, and tooth loss associated with periodontal...
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