There’s a lot to know and remember when it comes to oral health. You have to understand and practice basic health habits such as brushing, flossing, and taking regular trips to the dentist for cleanings and inspections. You have to[…]
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
PeriodontalGum_EngPeriodontal scaling and root planning are techniques used to clean the teeth, gums and roots of the teeth of the plaque and tartar that cover them and cause gum disease. Plaque is a film of bacteria and bacterial waste that[…]
Four Reasons Regular Dental Checkups Are Crucial
As you plan your week, you might be more worried about getting in your workouts and making time for your friends than you are about visiting the dentist. Unfortunately, putting off those semi-annual visits might cause problems in the long[…]
What is a Periodontist and when should you see one?
If you’re wondering what a Periodontist is, and what they do, then you’re just like most people. Sometimes our dentists refer us to these specialists like Dr. Trujillo for certain problems or the periodontist might be more suited to your[…]
Gum Disease Treatment in Phoenix, Arizona
As a periodontist, Dr. Trujillo’s specialization is unique and makes him more qualified than most dentists in treating gum disease. Sadly, if not treated, even minor issues such as gingivitis can lead to even more serious problems and loss of[…]
Arizona Oral Health Resources
All of us at Arizona Periodontal Group want our patients and everyone they know to understand the importance of oral health. Your overall oral health affects your entire body! Many don’t realize that this is the case at all, but[…]
Why Floss?
There is an age-old saying in the dental field: “You only need to floss the teeth you want to keep.”What exactly does that mean?Using only a toothbrush alone, you are cleaning up to 65% of our teeth. That means, unless[…]
Happy 2013!
We hope everybody had a fun and not-so-stressful Holiday Season! We had the perfect balance of work and family time. At Arizona Periodontal Group, we wrapped up 2012 by hosting a canned food drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank in[…]
Guided Implants: How It’s Done
I think it’s about time to show you an example of a real case we did using Guided Implants. The Problem A gentleman came to us looking for help to improve his smile. He had many options for treatment, but the[…]
Happy Belated Thanksgiving!
Sorry for disappearing these last couple weeks. As I was saying before, we have been making a lot of changes and upgrades to our computers. In this day and age, you can imagine the setback it can leave behind. Going[…]