Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

Laser therapy reduces bleeding and post-operative pain compared to osseous surgery by cauterizing nerve endings and blood vessels. The procedure targets diseased tissue specifically, leaving healthy ...

PerioImplant Innovations of Bloomington, a leading periodontal practice in central Illinois, has launched a new and improved website at and recently received recognition from professional ...

Gingivectomy addresses both periodontal pocket reduction and esthetic “gummy smile” correction. Surgical methods include traditional scalpels and electrosurgery or laser units for precise coagulation.

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a distinguished figure in periodontics, has an extensive educational and professional background. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed a PhD training ...

A toothache that lingers for weeks might seem like a dental problem and nothing more. But a growing body of research, ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Although periodontitis is an extremely prevalent disorder, it is challenging to conduct detailed and comprehensive analyses of its progression at the cellular level. Recently, researchers developed an ...

There is growing recognition in medicine that what happens in one part of the body can ripple through others. That idea is now being explored in a surprising place: the mouth. A new review by an ...

Can laser technology make treating gum disease more precise and comfortable? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring Dr. Scott Kissel, Periodontics Expert of Manhattan, NY. The ...