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The holiday season is a time for joy, family, celebrations, and plenty of treats. Between the sugary desserts, festive drinks, cold weather, and busy schedules, your gums and implants can take ...

A periodontist is a dental surgical specialist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and know ...

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that start to form in your late teens to early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when they grow properly aligned. Unfortunately, these teeth are often misaligned and require removal. When wisdom teeth are misaligned, they may position themselves horizontally, be ...