periodontitis

Diode Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment

Laser technology is utilized across many medical and dental settings. The advantages of using dental lasers, specifically diode lasers, affords us the opportunity to bring a non-surgical option to patients to kill bacteria pre-procedurally in the sulcus for decontamination as well as an adjunct to periodontal therapy. This laser-assisted scaling and root planing allows us…

Importance of Oral Health in COVID-19 Era

Are you overdue for your dental wellness exam and cleaning? Have you been too preoccupied to schedule an appointment? While we understand that everyone is doing their best in this unprecedented time, you may want to rethink putting off scheduling or postponing your appointment. A case study published on January 18, 2021 by the Journal…

Healthy Gums Contribute to a Healthier Heart

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women?  With over 600,000 Americans dying from heart disease on a yearly basis, changes in diet and lifestyles are important. There are many changes recommended by years of research, but did you know that seeing your…