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 | 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...
by Brandon Perio | Jul 19, 2013 | Periodontal Disease
A confident, beautiful smile is one of the first things people notice about your face. If you are not happy with your smile, we can help! Just as cosmetic surgery has been helping people improve their appearance, several periodontal plastic surgery procedures are...
by Brandon Perio | Jul 19, 2013 | Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the supporting bone and tissues around the teeth. The inflammatory reaction is your body’s way of removing the toxins released by bacteria that live on your teeth and gums. However, when the inflammation lasts...
by Brandon Perio | Jul 19, 2013 | Periodontal Disease
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men in their 30s who had severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems. While this study suggests an association between erectile dysfunction and periodontal...
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