The Gum Doc

With today’s trend towards cosmetic procedures, most anything can be “lifted”, including your gums!  A gum lift is a highly rewarding procedure for people who have always disliked their “gummy” smile.  You’ve seen it–when a person smiles, there is a prominent display of their gums and the teeth appear to be short.  Our patients will …

You know the phrase–an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  Most adults would highly benefit from having their teeth cleaned every 3 months.  The recommendation of 6 months is simply outdated.  Also, for people who have had periodontal disease actively treated and under control, a regular 6-month cleaning is no longer appropriate.  …

Swollen gums are certainly not normal, ie. healthy.  Swelling can be acute or chronic, isolated to a singular tooth/area of the mouth or can be more generalized. It can also go away and come back.  None of these scenarios is good for your mouth and should be evaluated.  Swelling or inflammation is our body’s response …

The very latest treatment for periodontal disease is the Perioscope–and the best news is that it is non-surgical!  No laser, no scalpel, no sutures and no downtime. Periodontal disease is treated in a number of ways by removing the deposits that build up on the root under the gum line. These deposits are not able …

Is It Really Important to Replace a Missing Tooth? According to the American College of Prosthodontics, 178 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth and more than 35 million people don’t have any teeth, at all. Tooth loss occurs due to a number of reasons, some of which are quite preventable …

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Did you know that approximately half of the American adult population has periodontal or gum disease?  Did you also know that over the age of 65, the prevalence of this infection increases to 75%?  The CDC recently published the largest study to date and the results were compelling. Furthermore, the warning signs can be easy …

Dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth and have become the standard of care in dentistry.  They have an excellent long-term success rate and patients who have them report a high satisfaction rate and in some cases even an improved quality of life! Basically a dental implant is comprised of three different …

A recent New York Times article reveals that periodontal disease is associated with a higher risk for cancer, particularly for older women.  Researchers followed more than 65,000 women whose average age was 68. Information on periodontal disease was gathered and the study was controlled for race, age, family history of cancer, smoking and other variables. …

Did you know that oral inflammation (periodontal disease) is an epidemic?  Under the age of 65, 50% of the adult population has periodontal disease.  The prevalence goes up to about 75% over the age of 65!  That’s a lot of oral “bugs” in our adult population and we now know the research is overwhelmingly suggestive that …

Often, gum disease will try to get to your attention with various signs and symptoms.  We will discuss a few of the most common signs. However, the main message here is should you experience any of these concerns, see a gum specialist (periodontist) soon!  The earlier the diagnosis, the easier and less costly treatment can …

Chances are good that during your pregnancy,  you will experience a handful of new changes.  Bleeding gums could be one of them.  Pregnancy gingivitis is a common condition however because it is common doesn’t mean it should be acceptable. The Problem Gingivitis and periodontal disease are an infection in your gums and can lead to …

Periodontists are very different from general dentists!  We are a dental specialty whose focus is the oral foundation–the gums and bone of your teeth.  The many advantages to seeing a periodontist are:  Expert services for a specific health concern, similar to visiting a cardiologist for heart disease.  Because a periodontist specializes in the foundation, our …