During pregnancy, it is important to be aware of the effects your body’s changes can have on your health—and also the way various health conditions affect your pregnancy. Periodontal disease is no different. Gum disease and pregnancy each affect the[…]
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
While gum disease and diabetes may seem like completely separate conditions, research has shown that these two diseases can have a significant impact on each other—which can be bad for you as a patient. Here at the Arizona Periodontal Group,[…]
Treating Gum Recession
Your Gums Matter When most people picture beautiful smiles, they think about the shape, color, and spacing of their teeth. However, those pink gums are just as crucial to the overall look and health of your teeth. Unfortunately, if you[…]
Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Is Very Concerning
As soon as you find out that you are pregnant, your attention might turn to your ever-expanding waistline and your unfinished extra bedroom. However, pregnancy can affect more than just your pant size and your stress level; it can also[…]
Ginvigitis, A Precursor to Periodontal Disease
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[…]