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Periodontal Surgery: Is There a Dress Code?
posted: May 30, 2023.

If you’re scheduled for periodontal surgery at our Madison, Wisconsin office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions: Will it help? Your periodontist has the Read more
Memorial Day
posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: May 16, 2023.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
Persistent Bad Breath? It Could Be Time to Talk to Your Periodontist
posted: May 09, 2023.

Part of presenting our best faces to the world is making sure our smiles are bright and our breath is fresh. Sure, we’ve all been embarrassed by an occasional pungent Read more
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
posted: May 02, 2023.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more
In the Pink
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Has Your Dentist Recommended a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in your dentist’s office. How do Read more
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Madison, Wisconsin office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read more
How HPV and Oral Cancer are Related
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis Read more
Can surgery help my periodontal disease?
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

If the doctor and our team have tried several different treatments without success such as antimicrobial therapy, tooth scaling, or root planing, but have been unsuccessful in curing or even Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

At Dental Implant and Periodontal Specialists, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to Read more
Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read more
Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more