Periodontal Education
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Straight answers on gum grafting, gum disease, dental implants, and the periodontal exam that catches problems early.
Do gum grafts hurt? What patients actually feel
A Beverly Hills periodontist with 32+ years of microsurgical experience on what a gum graft really feels like, in the chair and in the week after.
Read Article→Diabetes and gum disease: the conversation nobody is having
A Beverly Hills periodontist on the two-way link between blood sugar and gum infection, and the one yearly exam that protects both.
Read Article→The 20-minute exam most adults have never had
What actually happens during a periodontal evaluation, from a Beverly Hills periodontist who has done them for 32+ years. No needles, no drilling.
Read Article→How long do dental implants really last?
A Beverly Hills periodontist who has placed thousands of implants over 32+ years on what makes an implant run for decades, and what quietly ruins one.
Read Article→What does a periodontist do? A dentist referral explained.
If your dentist referred you to a periodontist, here is what that specialist actually treats, what to expect at the first visit, and why the referral matters.
Read Article→Your gums are bleeding. Here is what that means.
Bleeding gums are the first sign most people ignore. A Beverly Hills periodontist on what causes it, when it reverses on its own, and when it does not.
Read Article→Why do some people get gum disease and others don't?
Brushing and flossing matter, but they are not the whole picture. A Beverly Hills periodontist on the factors that raise your risk for gum disease beyond daily habits.
Read Article→Hormones and your gums: what women should know.
Hormonal shifts at puberty, pregnancy, and menopause each change how gum tissue responds. A Beverly Hills periodontist on why women need periodontal checkups at these specific moments.
Read Article→What happens when you don't replace a missing tooth.
A missing tooth does more than leave a gap in your smile. A Beverly Hills periodontist on the bone loss, bite changes, and facial structure effects that follow.
Read Article→Gum disease and heart disease: the connection most patients don't know about.
Multiple studies have found a link between periodontal disease and heart disease. A Beverly Hills periodontist explains what the research actually shows.
Read Article→What smoking does to your gums.
Tobacco is one of the most significant risk factors for gum disease, and it hides the symptoms that would otherwise prompt treatment. A Beverly Hills periodontist on what smokers need to know.
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