Successful treatment of periodontal disease requires effectively managing the root of the problem: biofilm. However, by exploring the nature of oral biofilm, it becomes clear that this is no easy task. Dental plaque is a type of biofilm, a slime-enclosed community home to hundreds of species of bacteria and other microorganisms, both infectious and innocuous.…

Why do you believe it is important to proactively diagnose periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is extremely important to diagnose since it can have detrimental effects on your dental health and body. The gums and bone are the “basic foundation” for teeth. Periodontal disease can lead to bone loss, inflammation, bleeding, loose teeth, and an abscess.…

Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is something that most people go to great lengths to avoid. It’s not hard to see why: persistent bad breath comes with significant social stigma and can cause anxiety, low self-esteem, and otherwise negatively affect a person’s quality of life. The condition is so dreaded that Americans spend nearly $1.5…

For many patients struggling with periodontal health, the road to relief can seem never-ending. This is, in part, due to the hyper-resilient nature of oral biofilm, the core cause of gum disease. Because oral biofilm features a protective slime matrix and has a capacity for cell-to-cell communication, like all biofilms, it tends to resist and…

Revolutionizing how doctors treat periodontal disease, the Perio Protect Method targets bacteria at the source while delivering whiter teeth, fresher breath, and a healthier mouth Some of my most challenging cases involve patients with active gum disease, especially those who—no matter how much we scale, root plane, or prescribe antibiotics—have consistent bleeding gums,” said Michelle…

Direct Medication Delivery System Offers Relief for Patients with Peri-Implant Disease Periodontal disease presents an ongoing problem for patients of every dental practice, but the challenge of disease management increases exponentially when dental implants are involved. Perimucositis and peri-implantitis are common complications following implant placement. Both are characterized by a host inflammatory response to bacterial…