A recent New York Times article reveals that periodontal disease is associated with a higher risk for cancer, particularly for older women.  Researchers followed more than 65,000 women whose average age was 68. Information on [...]

Did you know that oral inflammation (periodontal disease) is an epidemic?  Under the age of 65, 50% of the adult population has periodontal disease.  The prevalence goes up to about 75% over the age of 65! [...]

Symptoms to Never Ignore Often, gum disease will try to get to your attention with various signs and symptoms.  We will discuss a few of the most common signs. However, the main message [...]

Chances are good that during your pregnancy,  you will experience a handful of new changes.  Bleeding gums could be one of them.  Pregnancy gingivitis is a common condition however because it is common doesn't mean [...]

Periodontists are very different from general dentists!  We are a dental specialty whose focus is the oral foundation--the gums and bone of your teeth.  The many advantages to seeing a periodontist are:  Expert services for [...]