What is gum recession? Gum recession is when there is loss of gum tissue along the gumline. There are a number of reasons why this can happen; periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis, advanced periodontitis)…the natural aging process…even aggressive brushing. Recession can also be caused by gum infection and facial piercings, oddly enough. It can be made […]

LANAP and its benefits for our patients In the video below, listen as our doctors outline what LANAP laser gum surgery is and what the benefits are. What are the benefits of LANAP? Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP (as it is more commonly known), is revolutionizing today’s treatment of periodontal disease. In addition […]

Very simply periodontists do two main things for their patients 1 ) – we reduce the pain they’re experiencing, and… 2 ) – we fix and/or restore your teeth and gums In essence, our approach is to help our patients restore their smiles and regain their confidence as it relates to smiling, chewing and talking […]

Gum disease can be devastating to your teeth, gums, and bone If you’ve been told you have gum diseased — or have been diagnosed by your dentist or periodontist — you’re likely to have some questions. Gum disease can have significant negative consequences on your oral and overall health. A look at the 3 stages… […]

If you’re over 50, it might be time to come into our office for a check up…or talk to your current general dentist. And that’s true for both women and men. Getting ‘over the hill’ often means that you may be at higher risk for gum disease and tooth loosening (and other health issues to […]

A new article in Medical News Today warns that gum disease bacteria may be linked to esophageal cancer. That could be interesting news for our patients here in Broward County and the surrounding areas. Researchers, from the University of Louisville and Henan University of Science and Technology in China, found that the common gum disease […]

A common question we’re asked by our patients in our Ft. Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach offices is…”How Are Gum Diseases Treated?” The answer? Well…in a variety of ways, most of which are dependent on the individual patient’s specific condition. Overall, however, gum disease is mostly controlled and prevented by controlling infection. To control infection the […]

With half of the adult population of the United States suffering from some form of gum disease, it’s imperative that, once noticed by your dentist of periodontist, you maintain a proper maintenance program. For some people, their issues might be minor (but indicative of increasing disease). For others, their symptoms — and pain — may […]

Here is a question we’re asked frequently: Are there medical consequences if I delay treatment? It’s a normal question and one that could be asked because patients tend to balance treatment against fears of surgical procedures, financial issues, scheduling, second opinions and other reasons. It’s important to remember that each and every patient is unique […]

Attention Fort Lauderdale Periodontal Patients: Tooth Loss Shown to Double The Risk of Death in Heart Disease Patients A new study shows that tooth loss is “linearly associated” with increasing rates of death and stroke in coronary heart disease patients — read the full article here. A direct quote from the article “This was an […]