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Two Ways We Treat Common Periodontal Issues
We treat recession, elongated teeth, and sensitive root cases.
The Difference Between a Dentist and Periodontist
Periodontists have specialized education in gums and bone. Learn more about the differences in their services.
Meet Smile-Maker, Laila
Dr. Jessica Stilley and her husband Michael, got a new reason to smile in February. That’s when they met Harriet, the dog they adopted and re-named Laila. Once terrified of crossing a threshold, she now sits on the couch with the family to watch TV and sleeps in the master bedroom. Her future could have been very different, however. This is her story.

Oral Pathology: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors
The inside of the mouth is normally smooth and coral pink in color. Any change to this could mean the beginning of a pathologic process or cancerous growth

Flossing After a Deep Cleaning
A deep cleaning (also called ‘scaling and root planing‘) is one of the most common periodontal treatments performed in our practice. Who needs a

What Happens If A Dental Implant Breaks?
So you went long to catch a pass and ended up with a football to the face? Maybe you’ve missed your step and taken an

Sensitive gums? Learn about causes and treatments!
So your gums feel weird and sensitive and you aren’t sure why? You’re not alone! Plenty of people experience sensitive gums at some point in

Does the teeth scaling and root planing treatment hurt?
Periodontal scaling and root planing, also known as a deep cleaning or ‘teeth scaling’, is the first line of defense against periodontitis, periodontal disease, or

Does Vaping Damage Your Gums?
Vaping has become far more popular over the last few years, with an estimated 55 million e-cigarette users worldwide in 2021. The United States has