Although you might be tempted to ignore dental issues, a little negligence could lead to gingivitis, which can turn into periodontal disease. In addition to making your teeth fall out, periodontal disease has been linked to other dangerous medical conditions,[…]
5 Ways to Tell if you Might Have Gum Disease
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting your teeth. It is a disease that is usually painless but is a major cause of tooth loss. It is also referred to as periodontal disease and is caused[…]
Laser Assisted Gum Disease Surgery
If you are like most people, you probably don’t worry much about periodontal disease, however, gum disease affects about half of all adults in the United States. As soon as plaque and tartar take hold, gum disease might only be[…]
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 like many people. Sometimes our dentists refer us to these specialists, like Dr. Trujillo, for certain gum tissue needs because the periodontist is more suited to our[…]
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, you are cleaning up to 65% of your teeth. That means,[…]
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[…]