I recently received a call from one of my patients who was diagnosed with periodontal disease. Patients who have been diagnosed with periodontal disease (bacterial inflammation of the gums causing bone loss), typically receive routine … More
The study was published in the journal of Science Advances, uncovered a potential link between P. gingivalis, the bacteria associated with periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) and Alzheimer’s.1 P. gingivalis is a gram-negative pathogenic … More
PERIODONTAL CARE Our patients often ask us, what the difference is between 6 month and a 3 month cleaning? Drs. Prestipino and Sfondouris will help you understand the differences. A 6 … More
How Teeth Change With Age With all of the wear and tear that our teeth go through it is amazing that our teeth are surprisingly so resilient. As with time, the everyday wear and tear … More