Wisdom Teeth
Many of my patients ask me the age old question, “Do I have to have my wisdom teeth removed?” The following review will help clarify this matter and discuss the many questions patients have about removal of impacted wisdom teeth, anesthesia options, and recovery. Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop […]
Dental Implants – Teeth Tha Look and Feel Like Your Own
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. While high-tech in […]
Mouth Body Connection
In July of 1998, the American Academy of Periodontology launched an effort to educate the public about new findings which support what dental professionals had long suspected: Infections in the mouth can play havoc elsewhere in the body. Since July of 1998, evidence has continued to mount to support these links. While more research needs […]
Gummy Smiles and Receding Gums Can Be Corrected with Periodontal Procedures
Chicago – A smile is often one of the first things we notice about another person. Therefore, the appearance of your smile can greatly affect your self-esteem. People who feel they have gummy smiles often hide their smiles. What they may not know is that a simple surgical procedure would allow them to smile confidently. […]
Thinking About Being a Mom? Don’t Forget to Floss
Dr Pierre – If you are considering pregnancy, you should know that in addition to taking your vitamins and eating healthy foods, now is the time to step up your oral hygiene routine. Expectant mothers often experience increased gingivitis or pregnancy gingivitis beginning in the second or third month of pregnancy that increases in severity […]
Lifestyle Impacts Periodontal Health
Chicago – Most people who smoke, don’t have nutritional diets or experience a lot of stress know they aren’t doing their hearts any favors. What they may not know is that they aren’t doing their mouths any favors either. In fact, lifestyle choices can put people at increased risk for periodontal disease and tooth loss. […]
Ward Off Periodontal Disease
Chicago – Most people think flashing a pearly white smile is the sign of a healthy mouth. What they may not know is that a silent disease – periodontal disease or gum disease – can rob them of their pearly whites. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects not only the gums, but […]
Help Your Family Achieve Optimal Oral Health
Chicago – Research suggests periodontal disease can pass through saliva. This means that the common contact of saliva in families may put children and couples at risk for contracting the periodontal disease of another family member. “If one family member has periodontal disease, all family members should see a dental professional for a periodontal screening,” said […]
Wrinkles Are Inevitable, Tooth Loss Is Not
Chicago – Not so long ago, it was rare for an older person to go to bed without taking out his or her teeth. However, edentulism (toothlessness) has been declining in this country since the 1950s. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not quite 25 percent of the current population over age […]
All on 4 – economical solution that uses only four implants
The All-on-4 treatment concept was developed to provide edentulous patients with an efficient and effective restoration using only four implants to support an immediately loaded full-arch prosthesis. The All-on-4 treatment concept offers clinicians and their patients various clear benefits: Stability even in minimum bone volume By tilting the two posterior implants, longer implants can be […]