Jan. 17, 2020

Periodontal Health: A Beautiful Smile Begins With Healthy Teeth and Gums!

While your teeth seem like the “stars” of your smile, if your gums are in poor health they can weaken your teeth and their stability. The new year is the
Dec. 20, 2019

Safeguard Your Mouth This Winter by Limiting Cavity-Causing Sugar, Eating Healthy and Wearing an Athletic Guard

Winter is here and if you are exposed to the harsher weather, you could find yourself experiencing more cold and canker sores, chapped lips and dry mouth from the colder,
Nov. 21, 2019

What Are Periodontists and What Can They Do for Your Gums?

Dentists who concentrate in the areas of the mouth specific to the gum, bone, and tissues that protect and support your teeth are called periodontists. Periodontists immerse themselves in an
Oct. 21, 2019

A Gum Graft Can Fix Receding Gums and Restore Your Beautiful Smile

Good oral hygiene is essential to healthy gums. When gum problems arise, such as gum recession, it can affect your oral health and your appearance. Receding gums result in the
Sep. 17, 2019

Welcome Back!

Hi, and welcome back to the latest posting of Periodontics of the Desert blog. Presented to you by the dental hygiene team at Periodontics of the Desert. Last post, we
Sep. 17, 2019

DO YOU C THE CONNECTION?

Hey there! Since we last posted here, vitamin C has once again popped up on our radar. Remember our old friend vitamin C? We know vitamin C is not a
Sep. 06, 2019

It’s National Gum Care Month!

September brings the month of National Gum Care, a time to raise awareness for healthy gums everywhere. No matter your age, you should always be striving for great oral care,
Aug. 20, 2019

Using Scaling and Root Planing to Treat Gum Disease

Have you been diagnosed with gum disease or periodontal disease? If so, you are not alone. A 2015 study affirmed that chronic periodontitis afflicted 47.2% of adults who were over
Jul. 13, 2019

You Can Have Your Tooth Extracted With Confidence

When it comes to your oral health, we want to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy so that you can preserve your natural teeth as long as possible.