Wondering what dental implants are and what the dental implant procedure is like? This helpful and informative video from the California Society of Periodontists (CSP) can provide you with a better understanding of dental implants. Visit the CSP website by clicking here. WATCH THE VIDEO: CLICK HERE Dental implants can change the way you live […]

When searching around online for a periodontist to visit (because of issues with gum disease, needing implants or studying up on LANAP therapy procedures) our patients often start with asking some very basic questions….including… What is a periodontist?  Are they different that my regular dentist? Very simply, a periodontist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and […]

Recent reviews from April 2015 Excellent service, great staff. Dr. Nick is very knowledgeable, gentle and honest — Shirley B. May 21, 2015 Excellent service, great staff. Dr. Nick is very knowledgeable, gentle and honest. I would highly recommend him and his staff to everyone. Everybody was nice and pleasant as always  — Rosemarie O. May 20, 2015 […]

  What is a dental lab? Dental laboratories manufacture or customize a variety of products that periodontists and dentists use for their patients – including crowns, bridges, dentures and many other dental products. American Dental Association (ADA): What is a lab, what do they do there and how can you work in one Wikipedia: Overview […]

Looking back a little over 2 years ago, we were able to work with Dr. Brian Rask and the Dental Lifeline Network along with John Hinshaw Dental Lab and to help a patient get new dentures. Opportunities like this allow our practice to help people in the local community, and the reality it that procedures […]

Common complaint we here in our offices is, “I’m embarrassed by my smile” or “I don’t like smiling because it shows my teeth – and they don’t look good.” We don’t like hearing that. Apparently though, this is a relatively common complaint from many people. A recent Huffington Post article, titled Why Growing Numbers of […]

Recent reviews from April 2015 We always appreciate reviews that are posted to our website. The care, comfort and correct treatment for all of our patients is an area of focus, not only by our doctors, but our entire staff as well. A true ‘team effort’ is required to make our patients feel comfortable throughout […]

What is Crown Lengthening? You may have heard about a procedure to fix what’s sometimes called a “gummy smile.” This is when your teeth are covered by your gums, making your teeth appear shorter than they really are. In a crown lengthening procedure, your gums (and perhaps some bone tissue) are reshaped, giving you the […]

A recent Huffington Post article shared some of the health benefits of eating foods whole grain foods. The article listed 18 health benefits, but we were intrigued by # 16 which talked about whole grains potentially helping to protect your teeth and gums. From the article…. 16. They may protect your teeth and gums. In […]

We find that many of our new patients don’t really have an understanding of what Gum Disease is, why its progression can be quite harmful and how they can find treatment. The following questions are basic questions we’re asked by patients (or are topics of information that we know our patients will find helpful). For […]