There is good news for people in Deerfield Beach, Florida. If you’ve lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease (or some other reason), there is hope. Dental implants offer a new way to ‘fix smiles’  and the reality is that these implants are changing the way people live! And that is especially true at the […]

Important News: Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gums and the tooth supporting bones of your jaw. If left untreated, gum disease advances to something more serious. Frankly, many people deal with the symptoms of gum disease – bad breath, tender or bleeding gums, pain when eating and more. And unfortunately […]

Ft. Lauderdale area Laser Gum Surgery Doctors Many of our patients in Ft. Lauderdale and the surrounding areas of Broward County will go online to seek out “the best laser gum surgery specialist in Ft. Lauderdale.” Or they may ask their dentist or other oral specialist who the best doctor might be for them to […]

News From Your Ft. Lauderdale Periodontist Ft. Lauderdale patients want to know – “can taking care of your teeth also be a good way to take care of your heart for a healthier, longer life?” Researchers seem to think so. And a number of recent studies around the world continue to show that taking care […]

  Good Question – Dentist or Periodontist? When you have early signs of gum disease or periodontitis, your dentist should be able to detect them and refer you to a periodontist. Ok – what’s the difference in a dentist and a periodontist? To keep it very simple… You should see a periodontist when you have […]

When should you see a periodontist? Well, there are few signs that will help guide you. Very often, your dentist will recommend that you see a periodontist because your gums have gotten to the point where they need advanced treatment – more than your general dentist will treat. Yes – your dentist will know when […]

Receding gum line? Painful gums? Receding, painful and bleeding gum lines can occur for many reasons, but no matter what caused it the point is that your teeth and gums have lost the required amount of strong tissue to protect the underlying bone. That’s not good! Once pockets open up around your teeth and the […]

We try to educate our current patients (and potential new patients) by providing them with a basic understanding of what’s really going on inside their mouth with their teeth and gums – and why problems that have occurred have led them to seek our services. Here are a few common, related questions. The following info […]

Many patients who need gum surgery often ask, “where should I go for treatment?” If you live in or around the Broward County area of Florida, especially in Ft. Lauderdale or Deerfield Beach, we invite you to speak with our periodontists about your treatment – either Dr. Nick DeTure or Dr. Marissa Matthews. Gum surgery […]

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