Gum disease (periodontal disease) is very common. Studies show that close to 80% of U.S. adults have some form of the disease. Gum disease is a silent, persistent bacterial infection around the gums and the bone that support your teeth. When gum disease is present,...
“Why get more than one dental cleaning per year? I have good oral hygiene and brush my teeth after every meal. Shouldn’t I be fine?” There’s more to your routine dental checkup than a routine cleaning. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly do help to keep your...
By: Dr. Louis Giordano and Shannon DeAngelo So you’ve been experiencing head/face/ear pain. Maybe the pain just started, or maybe you’ve had it a while and it’s gotten worse. You’ve been to your medical doctor who referred you to the ENT who, in turn, referred you to...
