How do I know if my gums are receding?
- posted: Aug. 23, 2022
Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read More
A Prescription for Oral Health
- posted: Aug. 16, 2022
You and your periodontist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read More
How Crown Lengthening Can Improve Your Smile
- posted: Aug. 09, 2022
“Crown lengthening”? Probably not an expression most of us are familiar with! In fact, this is a common periodontal procedure designed to improve both the health and the appearance of Read More
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
- posted: Aug. 02, 2022
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Gainesville, Georgia office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read More
Women's Hormones and Oral Health
- posted: Jul. 26, 2022
At Lanier Periodontics, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum Read More
In the Pink
- posted: Jul. 19, 2022
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
Restore Your Gums to a Healthier State with Osseous Surgery
- posted: Jul. 12, 2022
Osseous surgery, or bone surgery, is a procedure that involves reshaping the bone that holds one or more teeth in place, as well as removing or reshaping deformities and irregularities Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Fun Facts for the Fourth
- posted: Jun. 28, 2022
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read More
Can surgery help my periodontal disease?
- posted: Jun. 21, 2022
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
What is non-surgical periodontal treatment?
- posted: Jun. 14, 2022
Gum disease is about much more than pesky bleeding gums – it's a serious and progressive condition that, over time, can result in tooth loss, which in turn can have Read More
June is National Smile Month: Show off your smile!
- posted: Jun. 07, 2022
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, Read More