Oral Hygiene: Classic techniques with Modern Advances

The Art of Brushing: The foundation of any effective oral care routine is brushing. Choose a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Begin by placing the brush at a 45-degree angle to your gums, ensuring you cover all surfaces of your teeth. Brush in gentle, circular motions, giving attention to both the outer and inner surfaces, […]

Understanding Pregnancy Gingivitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, filled with many physical and hormonal changes. While expectant mothers are often aware of common pregnancy-related concerns like morning sickness and fatigue, there’s another lesser-known issue that can arise: pregnancy gingivitis. In this blog, we will delve into what pregnancy gingivitis is, its causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how to […]

How to Properly Floss Your Teeth

From twice-a-day brushing to using mouthwash, we do a lot to keep our teeth squeaky clean and sparkling. Another dental habit you don’t want to skimp on is flossing—it’s so important to our long-term dental health. If you are not quite sure why it’s necessary (or even how to do it, exactly), we have you covered. […]

DNA Testing: How We Target & Eradicate Your Oral Bacteria

At DC Perio & Implants we continuously strive to provide cutting-edge, effective treatment tailored to each patient’s needs. And what could be more unique to a person than their DNA? Now we can utilize your DNA to perform oral microbial analyses, allowing us to pinpoint exactly what kind of bacteria is attacking not only your […]

Oral health: A window to your overall health

At DC Perio & Implants we want you to know that your oral health is more important than you might realize. We strive to educate our patients how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health. The state of your teeth affects your overall health, with gum disease linked to […]

Cosmetic and Plastic Gum Surgery

Here at DC Perio & Implants we realize that there are many elements that make up an ideal smile; bright, healthy-looking teeth immediately come to mind. But the gum tissue that surrounds and supports those teeth also plays a big role in how appealing your smile will look. Without a healthy, firm, and pink gum […]

Diabetes and Gum Disease

At DC Perio & Implants we put an emphasis to treat the patient as a whole and not just the patients’ oral conditions. We are very much aware of the affects that periodontal disease has on systemic health and vice versa. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is the sixth most common disease in […]

Older Americans and their Periodontal Health

May is Older Americans Health Month. At DC Perio & Implants we recognize that healthy teeth and gums are an integral part of our older patients overall health. As we get older, the social aspect of our life becomes more important, and being able to go out to restaurants and eat with our friends becomes […]

Gum Disease and Women

At DC Perio & Implants we recognize a woman’s periodontal health and gums may be impacted by a variety of factors that are unique to women. As women embark on their life journey there are events that are unique in women’s life, however, can have an impact on their overall health, including the oral cavity and their […]

How does Cystic Fibrosis affect your teeth and gums?

At DC Perio & Implants we put great value on treatment the patient as a whole and not just the oral cavity. Here at DC Perio & Implants we fully understand that that systemic diseases can have a profound effect on the oral health and vice versa. Therefore, a proper review of medical past and current medical […]