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Feb. 13, 2026

Gum Disease Trends by Age and Gender Explained

While everyone is vulnerable to gum disease–men, women, and children–research has shown that men tend to have a higher risk of gum disease. Why? Perhaps because they are not seeing
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Dec. 18, 2025

Can Gum Disease Cause Tooth Loss? A Periodontist Explains

It often starts quietly. A little bleeding when you brush. Slight swelling. Maybe bad breath that does not go away. As a Palm Desert periodontist patients rely on, we see
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Aug. 20, 2025

How a Periodontist Helps Prevent Tooth Loss

Tooth loss is one of the most concerning dental problems adults face. While cavities and injuries are often blamed, gum disease remains the leading cause of missing teeth among adults.
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Sep. 25, 2023

Relaxing Your Way To A Beautiful Smile: Sedation Dentist In Palm Desert

Visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be a stressful or anxiety-inducing experience. In Palm Desert, California, a sedation dentist can help you achieve a beautiful smile while ensuring your comfort
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Jun. 21, 2023

Fear No More: How A Sedation Dentist Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety

For many people, visiting the dentist can evoke feelings of fear and anxiety. Dental anxiety is a common issue that can prevent individuals from seeking the dental care they need,
Jun. 28, 2022

Do You Know What To Expect When Treating Periodontal Disease With Scaling and Root Planing?

Have you been diagnosed with periodontal disease? This gum infection that can arise in your mouth is important not to ignore. There are treatment options that can help you battle
Apr. 18, 2022

Our Periodontist Can Perform a Frenectomy for You or Your Child As Needed

Do you know what a frenectomy is? It is a simple surgical treatment where our periodontist removes the “frena” in your mouth to modify the binding tissues in the mouth.
Mar. 08, 2022

What You Can Look Forward to at Your Periodontal Cleaning

When was the last time you had a dental cleaning and exam? If you are like many people these past two years, it’s been all too easy to let your
Feb. 23, 2022

In Honor of Gum Disease Awareness Month, We Are Looking at How Periodontitis Affects Your Mouth and Body

February is Gum disease awareness month! It is important because more than half of the adults in our country experience gum disease, leading to gum inflammation and infection. This relentless