Many people associate the aging process with tooth loss. The reality is, as stated in News Medical Life Sciences, that the aging process is “not in itself an independent risk factor for oral health decline.” However, “systemic conditions, medications, and access to dental care play critical roles in oral health outcomes.” The leading cause of...
As many of you already know, one of our chief areas of expertise here at South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is placing secure, long-lasting dental implants. But patients should never assume that having your diseased, failing teeth pulled and replaced with dental implants is always your only option on the path toward...
Getting implants is a surgical procedure. If you are anxious about it, you can be asleep when getting an implant or implants. We always utilize local anesthesia as a numbing agent which works well to ensure you feel no pain. Our compassionate staff ensures you are totally comfortable while undergoing the procedure, with or without...
Happy holidays to all of you! A special shout out to the hundreds of patients who, in 2024, took the time to post wonderful reviews about our doctors, hygienists and support staff. It’s clear that no matter who you visit at our practice, you’ll be in great hands. With more than 2,000 5-star reviews, we’ve...
It’s no surprise that, as a practice focusing on gum and tooth health, we’re always following the latest studies which continue to stress the importance of oral health and how it can affect the rest of your body. This post’s topic covers gum disease and a recently reported link to thrombotic diseases. In “Periodontitis Impacts...
We proudly welcomed our sixth dental specialist, Dr. Ovadia Chocron, to South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in July 2024. Like our other dental professionals, Dr. Chocron offers his patients today’s top periodontal procedures including gum-and bone-grafting techniques, regenerative treatments to combat periodontal disease and robotic dental implant surgery. Originally from Montreal, Dr....
In our website blog, we’ve often discussed various aspects of diabetes and its relationship to your oral health. Individuals with diabetes are more likely to also have gum disease, and gum (periodontal) disease can cause inflammation, which makes blood sugar increase, making diabetes even harder to control. We’ve even written about this important topic as...
When planning the placement of dental implants, one of the first decisions your dental specialist needs to make is whether you have sufficient jawbone to support a replacement tooth. If there isn’t sufficient support, grafting and augmentation may be required. The surgeon also needs to ensure the implant will be not be in an area...
We’ve all been seeing the TV commercials and print ads for semaglutide injections and their use in treating type 2 diabetes and even helping with weight loss. As oral healthcare specialists, we want to remind you that another way you can help control your blood sugar—without injections— may be by simply taking better care...
Many of our dental implant patients are surprised to know that home care for their fabulous new smile isn’t much different from caring for natural teeth. We’ll suggest you: Consider an electronic toothbrush which will gently remove dangerous bacteria Floss or use interdental brushes daily Consider an antimicrobial mouthwash (one that doesn’t contain harsh chemicals...