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Saving Your Smile With the Innovative Rejuvagumlift
Have you noticed that your gums have started to recede around your teeth, exposing more of the teeth and essentially making your smile less attractive? Receding gums or deep spaces in the gums around the teeth can occur as a result of age or hormones. However, more...
Make Your Wisdom Tooth Removal Easy with No Dry Socket
The thought of having a tooth removed can be unsettling to say the least, but a wisdom tooth extraction is particularly daunting because many people are worried about suffering from a painful dental condition called dry socket (alveolar osteitis) after the wisdom...
Safe, Effective Remedies for Dry Socket
Following a tooth extraction, it's normal to feel some lingering discomfort, swelling, or sensitivity. However, if the pain is persistent and near impossible to ignore, you may be suffering from a rare condition called dry socket or alveolar osteitis. Dry socket most...
The Role of Platelets in Periodontal Regeneration
The CENTER for Advanced Periodontal & Implant Therapy is proud to offer the most cutting-edge treatments available in periodontal and oral surgery, including the use of Advanced-Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF). But what exactly is PRF and what are the advantages?...
What Your Mouth is Trying to Tell You about Your Oral Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, oral hygiene and dental visits drop significantly among Americans as they get older. Despite aches and pains, many adults largely ignore the state of their mouth aside from daily brushing and the occasional...
Is Excess Gum Tissue Giving You an Extra Gummy Smile?
When you look at photos of yourself, do you notice that your smile is not as bright and clear as those of your friends? Have you been teased for having a gummy smile? While typically not a serious health issue, the appearance of excessive gum tissue, obscuring and...
Link Found Between Oral Bacteria Causing Periodontal Disease and Inhibited Immune Activity in Human Colorectal Tumors
Fusobacterium nucleatum is an oral pathogen linked to periodontal disease and also found in human colorectal tumors. While certain forms of bacteria have shown some success in helping to fight tumor growth in the past, new research published in the February 2015 issue...
RejuvaGum Lift™
Professional sports fans who regularly follow teams like the Los Angeles Lakers or the New York Yankees are probably already familiar with the use of stem cells, or the developing field known as regenerative medicine, to treat the knee and shoulder injuries of some of...
What Combination of Cosmetic Periodontal Treatments is Right for You?
Cosmetic periodontal surgery is a type of treatment used to maintain or improve aesthetics while preserving or restoring function. Periodontal treatments and procedures improve patients’ oral health as well as their overall appearance. Types of Cosmetic Periodontal...
5 Healthy Foods For Your Teeth
When it comes to teeth, people usually think as long as they are staying away from candy they are doing their teeth a favor. However, what most people do not know is there are actually foods you can eat that actually help make your teeth stronger! That’s right, foods...
The Connection Between Oral Bacteria and Tumors – What You Need to Know
Research has shown that along with gum disease, poor oral hygiene habits can negatively impact overall health as well. Along with a potentially elevated risk of serious and often life-threatening illnesses like heart disease and diabetes, oral bacteria connected to...
How Young is Too Young for Periodontal Disease?
As with any fairly common health condition, there tend to be many misconceptions about periodontal disease. What causes it? Is flossing really necessary and important? (hint: yes it is!) Who is most likely to develop gum disease and when? Is periodontal disease really...
