Periodontics

"Gum recession—when gum tissue pulls back and tooth roots become exposed—affects many people."

Learn what root planing is and why your dentist recommended it for your gum

Stage III and IV periodontitis represents advanced disease requiring multifaceted

Periodontal disease increases preterm birth and low birth weight risk through

Recent research shows that gum disease increases your risk of severe COVID-19, suggesting that keeping your gums healthy is more important than ever.

When you get a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), your hygienist might

Ultrasonic scaling demonstrates superior efficiency in removing calculus

Gum disease and heart disease share a bidirectional relationship affecting overall health.

"Your dentist mentions 'furcation involvement' when discussing your gum disease. What does that mean?"

"Gingival bleeding represents a critical diagnostic indicator of periodontal inflammation, gingivitis, or systemic disease requiring proper."

Supportive periodontal therapy—sometimes called SPT or maintenance therapy—is

When your hygienist cleans under your gums to remove buildup, they often

"Understand how chronic stress damages your immune system and accelerates gum disease progression."

Understanding the complex anatomy of supracrestal fiber groups and their critical role in periodontal health and surgical planning.

"Evidence-based post-therapeutic maintenance intervals, probing depth monitoring techniques, bleeding response interpretation, and adjunctive."

Impact of smoking and environmental exposures on gum disease progression and treatment outcomes.

"Nearly half of American adults have some form of gum disease, and it gets worse as we age."

Low-dose doxycycline provides adjunctive antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits in periodontal disease management.

PDGF-BB accelerates bone and periodontal ligament regeneration with proven

Some people inherit a tendency toward severe gum disease. Learn if you're at risk and what you can do to prevent it.