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Hormonal changes related to puberty can put teens at greater risk for getting periodontal disease. During puberty, an increased level of hormones, such as progesterone and possibly estrogen, cause increased blood circulation to the gums. This may cause an increase in the gum’s sensitivity and lead to a greater reaction to any irritation, including food

Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. Fortunately, there are many factors that contribute to gum disease which we can control. In the ongoing fight against gum disease and for the protection of your overall health it is incredibly important to be aware of the following contributors to gum disease. Clenching or

As you are probably aware, there is widespread news coverage involving the investigation of an Oklahoma oral surgeon for allegedly poor infection control practices. I want you to assure you that in my periodontal and dental implant practice, we have in place significant infection control procedures. – All staff are trained beyond state regulations, and

Tooth loss is a traumatic experience, regardless of how it occurs. Teeth are a major part of our lives, from chewing the food we need to digest, to enhancing a smile with a strong showing of self-confidence. While it can be a very hard time in your life, the exciting news is that modern day

Dr. Brown is proud to have recently been recognized as the number one dentist in Philadelphia County. This is determined by the following categories: Accolades, Knowledge, Quality of Care, Respect/Influence, and Price. This is only an encouragement to continue onward with complete patient satisfaction as Dr. Brown’s focus. If you have any questions regarding how

Ask your dental professional. OraVerse®, a local anesthetic reversal agent has become a new staple of dental procedures which employ one of many available local anesthetics such as Novocaine. If you’ve had a local anesthetic administered to numb your mouth for a routine dental procedure, you know how its numbing effects can sometimes last for

NuCalm Brightens the Future of Sedation Dentistry In traditional sedation dentistry, dentists use controlled substances to calm nervous patients. Fortunately, thanks to NuCalm dentists no longer need to use drugs to sedate their most anxious patients. NuCalm is a proven, safe, chemical-free, sedation-dentistry system. The dentist neither injects drugs into patients nor requires them to

Because so many of you have expressed an interest in learning more about LANAP PROTOCOL and the benefits to patients looking for an alternative to conventional periodontal surgery, I am enclosing a link to an interview I recently completed about this revolutionary procedure for The Wellness Hour Show, hosted by Randy Alvarez. The presentation covers

Do you currently wear dentures? Are you tired of the hassle and fuss?  Would you like to eliminate denture adhesives from your life? Maybe you are considering dentures as a tooth replacement option. There is something better new denture design: implant-supported dentures.  Because they are amazingly comfortable and secure, they alleviate most of the issues

Surgery of any type can cause apprehension. However, cosmetic gum surgery performed by a qualified cosmetic dentistry expert is relatively simple and can greatly improve the appearance of your smile. Cosmetic surgery is the best solution for two types of problems: The “Long Tooth Look” and the appearance of a “Gummy Smile.” These conditions are