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...
The same saliva that helps us digest foods also works to clear food particles from our teeth, helping fight mouth germs, protect tooth enamel and, overall, prevent tooth decay and gum (periodontal) disease. Unfortunately, diseases like Sjogren’s syndrome, Lupus, and Mikulicz’s syndrome can cause your immune system to mistakenly attack your own cells and tissues,...
September may be designated as “Gum Care Month,” but, as far as we’re all concerned, EVERY MONTH should be a time to care for your gums and teeth! Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is an infection that affects nearly half of all adults in this country. Early detection and treatment help keep your...
In addition to his busy role as an internationally renowned periodontist and implant surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles also continues to teach post-doctoral residents at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Ganeles was part of the founding faculty in 1997. He currently serves as an adjunct associate professor, the highest rank allowed to part-time...
We continually warn our patients about the damaging effect of smoking. Countless clinical studies as well as our own practice research shows us that cigarette and smokeless tobacco usage is not a great idea for oral health and if you are considering dental implants. Now, a recent Hungarian meta-analysis of patients offers similar yet somewhat...
