February is Gum Disease Awareness Month. With 85% of adults dealing with some form of gum disease, it is more important than ever to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown. Gum disease is a subtle condition that many people do not even realize they are dealing with. Do not shrug off gum disease as something
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The mouth is often a window to an individual’s overall health, and a reflection of your well-being. Ignoring the health of your mouth can mask the early signs of more serious diseases. Periodontal (gum) disease has been shown to be associated with many systemic and life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some lung
continue readingCaring for your teeth and gums is one of the most challenging things pertaining to your oral health. Many people neglect some of the things that could prevent serious infections from occurring. Periodontal disease is commonly referred to as gum disease, and it is a serious infection that could lead to tooth loss. Philadelphia periodontist
continue readingNobody should be wearing a loose-fitting denture! In today’s day in age, no one should need to be taking their teeth out of their mouth to clean them when technology like dental implants are available. Missing teeth can cause many people to struggle with self-esteem and confidence because they are embarrassed by their smile. 40
continue readingWhen you’re searching for a periodontist in Philadelphia, are you looking for someone with experience, community involvement, and distinguished awards? Someone who is passionate about pioneering advancements in periodontics and who actually teaches other periodontists? Dr. I. Stephen Brown is Philadelphia’s leading periodontist and founder of The Perio Group. With his office’s friendly staff, innovative
continue readingDo you want to have a model mouth? Wondering what that even means? Well, the model mouth is honestly different for each person. Each person has a different mouth, teeth, genetics, etc. But, it is possible to achieve the ideal, model mouth for you and your situation. Of course, this doesn’t happen overnight. Let a
continue readingPhiladelphia’s own Dr. I. Stephen Brown presented at this year’s Global Dental Implant Academy USA Symposium, May 20-21 st , 2017 at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel in California. The annual symposium is in its sixth year of educating and training dental clinicians and advancing the field of dental implants. The GDIA brings together experts in implant
continue readingWe are proud to announce that Dr. Brown has been recognized as one of Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentists 2017 for Periodontics. To help consumers to find the best dental experts in Philadelphia, the magazine sends letters to every dentist in the city and throughout seven surrounding counties to ask them to nominate their peers. Dr.
continue readingStephen Brown, DDS, FACD, FICD, FCPP – The Future of Lasers in Periodontal Therapy: Science, Hype or Snake Oil? Our very own Dr. Stephen Brown has been asked to speak at the 6th Annual Scientific Session for the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, an event where only 11 other professionals have been asked to present their
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A series of consensus reports recently published by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the American Academy helps define the association between periodontal health and systemic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and adverse pregnancy complications. As a periodontist in Philadelphia, I am continually trying to better understand the relationship between periodontal disease and
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