If you want to look after your teeth properly, then you’ll need to be aware of the possibility of gum recession. This common dental problem occurs gradually and can worsen if left untreated. Many patients do not know the details, causes and initial symptoms to watch out for, so let’s consider some frequently asked questions.

There are many common questions that people might have when it comes to laser gum treatment for periodontal disease. This might be because a patient is nervous about the treatment (or about going to the dentist), because of monetary concerns or because they want to know what the process entails. Questions range from how many

If you’re considering dental implants, then you probably have a lot of questions. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are fully-functional replacement teeth. Like natural teeth, they comprise both a crown and a root, called a “post.” A periodontist removes the old tooth and root and then attaches a metal post to the jawbone. The

You know that looking after your oral health is important if you want to keep your teeth and the rest of your mouth healthy. But did you know that your oral health can also have an impact on your overall health? As well as preventing gum disease and other oral health problems, taking care of

There’s new information linking Alzheimer’s disease with a certain bacteria found in the gum line of those with periodontal disease. A recent study revealed that the brains of 51 out 53 Alzheimer’s patients had the bacteria called Pg (Porphyromonas gingivalis) upon autopsy. The bacteria Pg is known to lead to chronic periodontitis and can cause

Dr.  Stephen Brown Has Received the Advanced Pinhole Clinician Award by Dr. John Chao inventor of the Pinhole Surgical Technique. This award has been presented to less than 100 dentists worldwide and represents achieving the high level of proficiency in providing the procedure to his patients with gum recession. Dr. Brown has been an invited

The Perio Group is excited to announce that Dr. Brown has been awarded the Advanced Pinhole Clinician Award for completing training with world renowned Dr. John Chao in his ground-breaking Pinhole Surgical Technique for the treatment of gum recession. Due to this exciting new method, patients experiencing gum recession can now be successfully treated without

The Perio Group is pleased to announce that Dr. I. Stephen Brown was recognized as one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Dentists in 2018. Philadelphia Magazine has other experienced dentists in the area send in letters of recommendation, nominating their dental peers for a job well done throughout the year. This has been the 8th year

If you’ve ever had a canker sore you know that they are not fun. In fact they can really ruin your day. They affect how you eat your food, drink liquid, and brush your teeth and they seem like they take forever to get rid of. We wanted to identify some causes of canker sores

You may have heard that probiotics are good for your stomach health, but have you heard that probiotics are also good for your oral health? Naturally, the human mouth has a mixture of “good” and “bad” bacteria. Common dental care such as brushing and flossing may not do enough to rid your mouth of the