Revolutionizing Gum Health: The Magic of Laser Gum Surgery for Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease, a silent ailment affecting numerous individuals, often goes unnoticed until it causes significant discomfort or damage. Traditional treatments for this condition, while effective, can be invasive and daunting for many patients. However, the advent of minimally invasive laser gum surgery has … Learn More →
How Laser Gum Therapy Can Improve Your Oral Health In the realm of dental care, the adage “the mouth is the gateway to health” is more than just a saying; it’s a guiding principle, particularly at Houston Dental Implants. We understand that every patient’s mouth is a distinct landscape, intricately linked to their overall well-being. … Learn More →
The Slippery Slope of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease refers to a set of inflammatory conditions that generally affects the gum tissue surrounding teeth. As a practicing periodontist in Humble, TX, I treat it all too often. A CDC study reveals that at least 47.2% of all Americans had mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis. This staggering … Learn More →
The First Signs of Gum Disease Do you experience tenderness when you brush and floss or notice your gums becoming red or angry-looking in appearance? Did you answer yes to either of these conditions? You might be in the earliest phases of gum disease, also called periodontal disease. This disease is a most often a … Learn More →
5 Easy Tips to Beat Embarrassing Bad Breath Bad breath can be horrifying and embarrassing for those who suffer from the condition—and for those around them! Don’t accept bad breath as normal, it’s not! Beat it by following these 5 easy tips. Before I share those tips, let’s be clear on what causes bad breath. … Learn More →
Cosmetic Dentist Explains Acid Erosion of the Teeth It happens to many people. Life gets very busy. We’re overwhelmed with work, kids, and career. Unfortunately, we often carve out extra time by skipping taking care of ourselves. Have you skipped going to your Humble dentist for your dental exam? It’s urgent to get back on track! We … Learn More →
Board Certified Specialist vs General Dentist Treatment Dr. Gregory receives inquiries every week from people who have had “issues” with their implants that were placed by general dentist (non-specialist). Correctly placing implants is not the kind of thing that can be learned in weekend classes or surgical videos. Many general dentist are licensed to conduct implant … Learn More →
Gum Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Linked People with poor oral hygiene or gum disease may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent studies published online. (See the full article on Dentistry IQ) All countries are experiencing an increase in the number of people over the age of 65. In … Learn More →
Link Between Gum Disease & Higher Breast Cancer Risk Many people don’t realize the connection between oral health (especially gum disease) and serious potentially life threatening diseases. Here is an article I found that talks about studies done in terms of risk of breast cancer. This article was found at: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/gum-disease-may-be-linked-to-higher-risk Published on January 5, 2016 at … Learn More →
Gum Disease Associated With Kidney Disease Deaths Here is an article I found that will help you understand the relationship between oral health and your general well being. This is something that most people don’t realize. To say the least, it is something that the general public should be made aware of because gum disease … Learn More →