Ok. We realize that’s probably not a shocking statement! But are you one of those patients who are telling “a little white lie?” The reality is that experienced dentists know this once that poke around in your mouth a little bit. Most people just don’t want to admit that they’re not taking the best care […]

Bleeding While Brushing and Flossing? A little blood while flossing is likely okay. It may be a signal that you’re not flossing enough in fact. But if bleeding is consistent with each brushing and flossing routine, you may be looking at an early form of Gum Disease or Gingivitis. One of the biggest warning signs […]

Is Pain-Free Laser Gum Surgery right for you? Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP (as most people call it), has revolutionized periodontal treatment for millions of patients over the last few years. And it’s helping patients in Fort Lauderdale, many of whom are just like you. The “pain free” portion of the treatment means […]

  If you’re on Facebook, feel free to connect with us there at well. Our Facebook page can be found here (by clicking the link) Facebook.com/NorthBrowardPerio. From there, you can “like” our page and stay connected to our office as we post helpful oral care news and information. We find that some of our patients […]

While some patients are not focused on having lunch before or after a visit to our office, we find that some patients do. And certainly, the spouses and family members that are with them are often hungry when they leave our Deerfield Beach office. Because of that, we decided to put together a quick list […]

In an Time Magazine article we carried recently on our Facebook page, the question was asked “why are my teeth so sensitive?” Here’s a snippet from the article: For dentists, the most common (and least alarming) sensitivity is an all-over reaction to very cold stimuli, Messina says. Especially if that cold-induced pain is short-lived, you […]

  We’ve added more images to our Before and After Gallery. We’ve found over the years that our patients are interested in seeing what different procedures and treatments “look like” both before and after care is given. View the updated gallery here. Note: some images are more graphic in nature. It’s important to remember that […]

Teeth cleaning (called dental prophylaxis here in the office) is a cleaning treatment performed to thoroughly clean the teeth and gums. Prophylaxis is an immensely important dental treatment for stopping the advancement of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Cleaning is an effective procedure in keeping the oral cavity healthy while working to halt the progression of […]

Many of our Fort Lauderdale patients ask, “what happens at an appointment with you. What can we expect?” Here’s a quick overview. At the periodontal maintenance appointment the following procedures are performed An update of medical and dental history A Soft tissue cancer exam A Clinical decay examination A Clinical periodontal examination Review of oral […]

Patients sometimes ask what their role is during therapy – and here is what we tell them. No matter how successful the periodontal treatment has been, the patient is the most important part in maintaining periodontal health. For maximum results, the patient must accept this role as a “co-therapist”. # 1) The first charge to […]