The following is a great overview of some of the more common factors that impact the health of your gums and teeth. The American Academy of Periodontology is a wonderful resource for people who are concerned about their health, who are considering periodontics to help with current issues or who are studying up on procedures […]

A study conducted in Britain at King’s College London Dental Institute shows that dental phobia can have serious consequences for the person suffering from the phobia. Essentially, those people who are scared of the dentist or the procedures provided by the dentist, are more likely to suffer from oral health issues. Additionally, those oral health […]

While you may not often think about the health of your gums, perhaps you should. We find that in talking to our patients in the Fort Lauderdale area, most of them don’t give much thought to the condition of their gums and teeth unless, 1) they’re at the dentist, 2) they’re brushing or flossing, or […]

Take a Picture of Yourself — ? A recent study in India indicates that taking a picture of yourself brushing could have a positive effect on your dental care. In the study, researchers examined whether taking a smart phone video selfie might help people learn to brush their teeth in a more effective manner. Per […]

A statement released by the American Academy of Periodontology on Augus2, 2016 has a simple message — keep flossing! Per the statement… “The American Academy of Periodontology recommends daily flossing as one part of a regular oral hygiene routine, which also includes brushing your teeth twice a day and ensuring you receive a comprehensive periodontal […]

Recently, it was shared in the American Dental Association (ADA) newsletter that even though the Federal Drug Administration has banned “Triclosan” from being used in soaps, it is still considered an effective ingredient in toothpaste. From the article…. “The New York Times reports that the ingredient triclosan, which the FDA banned from antibacterial soaps recently, […]

Sometimes our patients will ask us the questions, “what are the consequences if I delay treatment? It’s a good question and one that will surface from time to time, especially from patients who are just learning about the impact of their periodontal or gum disease. Ordinarily, patients referred from other periodontists or dentists around Fort […]

Congrats to Dr. DeTure on becoming President of the Atlantic Coast Dental Association!!! The Atlantic Coast District Dental Association serves the public and dentists in our area which includes the following counties: Indian river, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Broward (north of Hollywood).

Having fun on the set… Recently, while filming a spot for television coverage with NBC 5, Dr. Nick DeTure & Dr. Marissa Matthews had a few ‘bloopers.” They’re fun to see! Concerned about the health of your teeth? Let’s chat. If you have questions for a periodontist – please contact our offices. We’d be happy […]

Worried about your teeth and gums? Looking for ways to reduce your chances of visiting the dentist or orthodontist? A recent Reader’s Digest article called 3 Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy is a great article to review. Here is a link to the article and below is a breakout of some of the […]