November is National Diabetes Awareness month, and here at the office of Dr. Gregg Codelli, that means helping patients to understand the role that oral healthcare can play in detecting and managing diabetes. Many people don’t realize that oral health and diabetes are related, but the fact is that some kinds of gum disease can […]
Read MoreNovember is pancreatic cancer awareness month, and it may not be an occasion you would expect your periodontist to celebrate. An oncologist, perhaps, but not the professional who treats your teeth and gums. Studies have revealed, however, that gum disease and pancreatic cancer are linked. The diseases have bacteria in common that can lead to […]
Read MoreTemporomandibular joint pain, or TMJ for short, is a common but often misunderstood condition. As a result of that, many patients who experience symptoms regularly also fail to receive proper care and treatment for it. As a result, many suffer unnecessarily when there are effective ways to treat the core cause of the pain alongside […]
Read MoreNovember is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and Drs. Scott Meester and Mel Olafsen are celebrating the occasion by encouraging patients with gum disease to decrease their pancreatic cancer risk by receiving treatment. Recent studies show that poor oral health and gum disease are related to the development of pancreatic cancer. Although the definitive cause of […]
Read MoreStudies have recently uncovered a link between gum disease and pancreatic cancer. While the specifics behind the connection are still unknown, there is evidence that those with untreated gum disease are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. This may be due to oral bacteria from periodontal disease making its way to the pancreas and contributing […]
Read MoreNovember is Child Safety Protection Month, and Dr. James Lesinski is raising awareness by educating parents on how important good oral health is for the current and future safety of their children. Oral health has been linked to overall physical health, so if you want to help your child have a healthy, disease-free future, scheduling […]
Read MoreMost people visit the dentist when they have an emergency or debilitating tooth pain. There are many emergencies or special circumstances that make going to the dentist important. What many don’t realize is that keeping up on regular preventative services is beneficial for your time, money and especially your teeth. Keeping up on maintenance can help to catch […]
Read MoreAll-on-4® dental implants have grown in popularity in recent years due to being a comprehensive solution for replacing numerous missing teeth. However, a question Dr. Hutton receives frequently is how much the procedure is going to cost. The truth is that it can differ greatly from one patient to the next. Here are some of […]
Read MoreThe practice of cosmetic dentistry involves keeping up-to-date with advanced technology that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures. One example of the newest technologies within cosmetic dentistry is dental lasers. With care that is virtually painless, minimally invasive, and targets a variety of dental issues, laser dentistry helps bring beautiful smiles to patients. Proven […]
Read MoreOne of our main goals at the Texas Implant & Periodontic Center is to make sure our patients receive the best possible care by using the least invasive techniques possible to get results. It is one of the general best practices that many oral surgeons, periodontists, doctors, and dentists all agree on, and one of […]
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