Nov. 13, 2017

Treating Gum Disease Surgically

Periodontal disease is an oral disorder where sacks of acids infect the gums, damaging the gums and decaying chompers and bone. Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss.
Oct. 26, 2017

Improving Your Oral Health Care

How you take care of your teeth can make the difference between a damaged smile and a glittering masterpiece. Wondering what to do to improve your routine? Here are some
Oct. 16, 2017

The Oral Cancer Screening Process

Visiting your dentist once every six months is mandatory for healthy teeth, but consider whether your dentist checks for oral cancer. Here at Periodontics of the Desert, Dr. Peter Warshawsky
Sep. 11, 2017

Gingival Flap Surgery Might Be Necessary to Treat Severe Periodontal Disease and Restore Your Gum Health

Ignoring your daily oral hygiene routine, or failing to floss on a daily basis can cause hardened tartar to build up on your teeth near the gumline. If you further
Sep. 05, 2017

What Flossing Can Do For You

Do you ever wonder why you have to floss your teeth? If so, you are not alone. Believe it or not, this is a common question and many people neglect
Aug. 31, 2017

The Finer Details of Gum Disease

Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is an extremely common, yet serious oral infection to your gum tissue. Gum disease is the result of a variety of factors,
Aug. 29, 2017

Mini Dental Implants 101

Mini dental implants are just like regular dental implants—only smaller. These implants are typically used to support dental restorations that replace missing teeth, like dentures, dental bridges, and even fixed
Jul. 25, 2017

Poor Oral Health Equals Greater Problems

If you don’t keep your oral health in tip-top shape, your body could be in danger. That’s right—your entire body could suffer the consequences of not caring for the mouth.
Jul. 08, 2017

A Knocked Out Tooth Needs Immediate First-Aid While You Seek Dental Care

Suffering a blow to the face or another form of oral trauma can potentially knock one of your teeth out of its socket. In some of these cases the root