What is the worst thing that can happen if we don’t take care of our teeth and maintain good oral hygiene? If you look after your teeth, you won’t just avoid holes in your teeth and keep your pearly whites, but you may very well prevent yourself from something that goes far deeper. Gum disease,

The general public associates COVID-19 with respiratory symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and a dry persistent cough. But the virus has been found in virtually every part of the body, including the mouth. Recently, new data emerged from clinical practice showing that COVID-19 also has a deleterious effect on the oral cavity, causing a host

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges in all aspects of our lives, and oral health isn’t any different. The increased presence of dry mouth has become one of the major issues facing patients from all backgrounds. Dr. I. Stephen Brown and The Perio Group team have witnessed a noticeable increase in cases of dry

A new study posted in last month’s issue of PLOS Pathogens (1) by Yvonne Kapila of the University of California, San Francisco, has determined that pathogens surrounding the teeth are a leading contributor to a highly aggressive form of Oral Squamous cell Carcinoma (OSCC), commonly known as oral cancer. As a result, regular oral cancer

Vaping has grown in popularity over the last few years. It is seen by many as an alternative to smoking cigarettes, offering a healthier option for smokers. By using e-cigarettes, it’s believed that individuals will avoid many of the health complications associated with traditional tobacco cigarettes. As a result, you’d expect dentists to be over

History will remember 2020 for its many stress-inducing challenges. The world has undergone drastic changes, increasing the tension that most people feel. As a result, Dr. I. Stephen Brown and his team have seen more patients with cracked teeth than ever before. This problem seems to stem from excessive grinding due to mass amounts of

It might be hard to believe, but the oral health situation in this country still isn’t where it needs to be. So many people struggle with their oral health, which leads to things like tooth decay, cavities, and oral diseases. There are plenty of theories as to why people don’t visit the dentist as often

If your gums are tender or swollen, you may have gum inflammation. Gum inflammation is caused when plaque builds up along your gums and even under them. If you have blood on your toothbrush or appear when you eat hard foods like apples, you might have gingivitis. Gingivitis is an early-stage gum disease that causes

Periodontal disease is a serious condition that needs to be diagnosed by a specialist. Many patients reach out to a periodontist at different stages of gum disease discomfort. We have worked with patients who periodically experience several symptoms associated with periodontal disease, such as swollen gums, bleeding gums when brushing, receding gums, bad breath, deep