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Do You Really Need Gum Surgery? Perioscopy May Change the Answer
The last thing you want to hear when you’re sitting across from a dentist or periodontist is “you need gum surgery.” It can transform a routine dental appointment into one that feels heavy. Fortunately, even if you’ve recently been diagnosed with moderate to advanced...
GBT: The Gentle, Pain-Free Teeth Cleaning You Didn’t Know You Needed
Even if we've never had a negative experience, some of us have to brace ourselves just to make a call to a dentist’s office. And it’s not because we’re worried about a cavity, gum disease, or another diagnosis. It’s the thought of the cleaning. The metal scraping on...
What Your Gums Are Hiding, and How Microbe Testing Helps Us Find It First
Most of us don’t think a whole lot about our gums unless or until something feels off. Until your mouth feels a little more tender. Or your teeth look a little longer. But here’s the thing: gum disease is quiet. It’s not like it announces itself with obvious warning...
Scaling and Root Planing in Southern Pines: A Gentle Path Back to Healthy Gums
Has your dentist or periodontist recommended scaling and root planing in Southern Pines? If so, you may feel a little uncertain. What, exactly, does that mean? We get you. A lot of people haven’t even heard of the procedure before. And “deep cleaning,” when it comes...
When Do You Need to See a Periodontist? Top 5 Signs of Gum Disease
Maybe your gums occasionally bleed. Or they feel a little tender from time to time. Or you find yourself grabbing a package of breath mints or gum before meetings, concerned that your breath doesn’t smell (or taste) all that fresh. If you’re like a lot of people, you...
Dental Implants Cost in North Carolina: Process, Benefits, and Why They’re Worth the Investment
We’ve heard a similar phrase from countless patients: “I didn’t realize I was hiding my smile so much… until I stopped.” After losing a tooth, many people feel like they just have to adjust and live with it. Maybe they start to smile with their lips...
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy: A Gentle Approach to Treating Gum Disease
Just hearing the words “gum disease” can bring up a lot of questions and apprehension, if not full-on dental anxiety. If your dental team has mentioned these terms—and especially if they’ve referred you for treatment—you may be wondering what comes next. Will the...
Perio NC – Introducing Our New Sanford Periodontics Location: Specialized Care Close to Home
We’re thrilled to share that our practice is expanding. We’re now offering Sanford periodontics services right here in your neighborhood at 824 Spring Lane, Sanford, NC 27330. Our goal is simple: to be the trusted periodontist in Sanford by making high-quality...
Oral Health and Cognitive Decline: Why a Healthy Smile May Support a Healthy Mind
It’s common knowledge that brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. And today, more and more people are discovering how important oral health is for general health. But there’s one more aspect that you may...
Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Changing the Game in Dental Healing and Gum Health
The most exciting advances in dental health don’t involve drilling, fillings, or anything synthetic. Rather, they harness nature’s—and your own body’s—ability to heal. Our bodies really are remarkable. For those of us looking for gentler, more innovative approaches to...