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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...
Ready to Scream? Stress and Oral Health Are Connected
If you’ve had one of those days when everything seems to pile up, or worse, several of those days (weeks or months) in a row, you’re not alone. Tough days are all too common. Work deadlines. Family responsibility. The daily news cycle. Or just the pace of modern life…...
Why Orthodontic Evaluations Matter for a Healthier Smile—at Any Age
If you’re like many folks, when you think of orthodontics (if you do at all), you picture teens with braces (or perhaps remember headgear). If so, you might be surprised to learn that orthodontic care isn’t just about straightening teeth or having to wear braces to...
Diabetes and Gum Disease: A Two-Way Street?
You’re diligent about brushing your teeth. Hopefully, you even floss (at least most days). And you try to eat a healthy diet. But did you know your gums might be communicating with your blood sugar levels behind your back? It’s true. There’s strong evidence that type...
Pregnancy and Dental Health: What Expectant Moms Need to Know
Photo by Yan Krukau Pregnancy can be such an exciting time. But it’s also a period of tremendous change—as goes without saying. And while you may be focused on the growth of your little bundle of joy, you also need to care for yourself and your body. That, of course,...