• posted: Jul. 27, 2021
• gum disease,  periodontal disease

Dr. John Lu, Dr. Raul Figueroa, and Dr. Kevin Murawski examine your teeth during regular exams, and one of the main conditions they look for is periodontal disease. While you Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2020
• periodontal disease

How can you prevent the number one cause of tooth loss? In case you don't know, periodontal disease leads millions of Americans to lose one or more teeth every year, Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2020
• periodontal disease

Among the most common early warning signs of periodontal or gum disease is blood when brushing your teeth. Some bleeding might seem harmless, but it can also be a sign Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2019
• periodontal disease

Periodontal disease affects millions of Americans every year. Stemming from the oral bacteria that thrives in plaque and tartar, gum disease causes tooth loss and aggravates conditions such as diabetes, Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2019
• periodontal disease

Are your gums healthy? Periodontal (gum) disease can occur gradually and won't necessarily cause alarming symptoms at first. If you don't receive treatment, you may eventually develop a severe infection Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2018
• periodontal disease

What's the biggest cause of tooth loss? You may think it's decay or oral trauma, however, research from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research shows that gum disease Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2017
• gum disease,  periodontal disease

Are your gums healthy? Periodontal, or gum, disease affects nearly half of American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, yet many people aren't even aware they have the Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2016
• periodontal disease

What you need to know about periodontal disease Periodontal disease can sneak up on you with little or no warning signs. You may not feel any pain; you just notice a Read More