Patient Education

Your education is our motivation. Whether it's about professional dental treatments, dental disease prevention, or personal daily hygiene, we know that patients who understand their oral health condition make better care decisions. Many oral health problems advance before any pain is noticed, therefore we invest plenty of time in explaining proper prevention measures and early detection signs. You'll learn to understand the issues involved in your particular situation and the consequences of each possible course of action. So you can make educated decisions, instead of anxious guesses.

• Lifetime of Smiles
• Understanding Bad Breath
• Four Steps to an Attractive New Smile
• Bringing Back Your Natural Smile
• Dental Implants
• Oral Health & Your Heart

American Academy of Periodontology

The American Academy of Periodontology is your source for information about the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease) by periodontists and for the latest research on the links between healthy gums and overall health. Some recent highlights include:

• New Study Confirms Periodontal Disease Linked to Heart Disease (2/7/02)
  
• More Severe Periodontal Disease Poses Additional Threat to Pregnant Diabetics (11/21/01)
• Research Presented Today Provides Further Evidence on the Importance of Good Oral Health in Pregnant Women (5/7/00)

If any of these topics concern you, please click the following link American Academy of Periodontology to learn more.