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Effective Dental Treatment for Advanced Gum Disease in Alpharetta

Many people deal with advanced gum disease. You may be suffering from this condition, also known as periodontal disease. The problem stems from plaque and tartar that accumulate in the mouth. Plaque and tartar are irritating and cause inflammation. Over time, damage to your mouth can develop. Your teeth may lose their support, and pockets can form between your teeth…

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What Does a Periodontist in Alpharetta Do?

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in repairing and treating the structural elements of your gums and jaw. These support structures are necessary to maintain the health of your teeth. Periodontists undergo advanced training to allow them to treat gum disease and to offer guidance on ways to prevent this serious dental condition. What Types of Training Do Periodontists…

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Vitamins and Gum Disease Treatment

Have you noticed redness, swelling or bleeding in or around your gums? These issues could be signs of gum (periodontal) disease, a particularly common dental health concern that can lead to tooth loss. Although brushing your teeth, flossing and attending routine dental exams may reduce your risk of developing this condition, your periodontist in Alpharetta is aware that consuming a…

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Medical Conditions That Can Be Linked to Gum Disease

Maintaining your oral health is the key to maintaining your overall physical health. This is because the condition of your mouth can have an impact on your entire body. Are you aware that gum disease (also referred to as periodontal disease) can cause several different kinds of illnesses and chronic health conditions? Gum disease has been directly linked to medical…

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What is Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer is also known as mouth cancer. It develops on your lips and in the soft tissues of your mouth. The cell’s DNA changes and can multiply, spreading the cancer to other parts of the mouth and body. Even though about 54,000 new cases of mouth cancer are discovered every year in the U.S., many people don’t know much…

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What is a Periodontist?

A periodontist is a dentist that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the supporting structures of teeth, primarily the gums. They also place dental implants. The term periodontist comes from two Greek words meaning around the tooth. Periodontal disease goes back many centuries. Hippocrates wrote about the gums separating from the teeth with a foul odor. Fortunately, periodontal disease…

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Gum Care Is Important for Your Overall Health

September is National Gum Care Month. At our periodontist’s office in Alpharetta, we are excited to show people how to care for their gums, as we as understand gum disease. Periodontists across the country are doing the same thing, as gum health is so important. Gum health affects your overall health, plus it is the leading cause of tooth loss…

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Emergency Periodontal Care in Alpharetta

There are many different types of dental emergencies, and it’s common for patients to not be aware of which types of dental problems require emergency periodontal care and need immediate attention. Since the term “periodontal” refers to the gums and supportive tissues that surround your teeth, most periodontal emergencies involve your gums and other surrounding structures more than your teeth.…

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Dental Routine and Gum Care in Alpharetta

Not only is good oral hygiene beneficial for your mouth, but it’s also beneficial for your whole body and may help you live longer! Research has linked poor oral health to serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, so following the American Dental Association guidelines for good oral hygiene can extend your life. However, no matter the quality…

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What to Expect with a Tooth Extraction

When a dentist tells you he or she needs to pull a tooth, it’s normal to feel anxious. People who haven’t had a tooth pulled recently tend to imagine the worst. They remember old movies where a dentist is yanking away and there is a lot of blood, but things have changed. A tooth extraction today is now virtually painless…

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