Very simply periodontists do two main things for their patients 1 ) - we reduce the pain they're experiencing, and... 2 ) - we restore their teeth and gums In essence, our approach is to help our patients restore their smiles and regain their confidence as it relates to smiling, chewing and talking naturally again. […]

Half of the adult population of the United States has some form of gum disease. For some people, their issues might be minor (but indicative of increasing disease). For others, their symptoms -- and pain -- may be at a level that requires them to become patients with our periodontists. And as you age, generally […]

A common question we're asked by our patients in our Stuart, FL office is..."How Are Gum Diseases Treated?" The answer? Well...in a variety of ways, most of which are dependent on the individual patient's specific condition. Overall, however, gum disease is mostly controlled and prevented by controlling infection. To control infection the dentist or hygienist […]

Just last week we came across an interesting article we found at HealthyDay.com. The article, Talk Therapy to Tackle Fear of the Dentist, provided an overview of 'Talk Therapy' and how this type of treatment has helped many overcome phobias about dental visits. Dental anxiety -- or simply just fear of going to the dentist […]

Questions You May Want to Ask Our Periodontists As you already may know, periodontists specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating gum diseases. Generally, you'll begin seeing a periodontist after having been referred by your general dentist (assuming your dentist isn't prepared to help you with your gum disease -- or the disease has progressed to […]

For many patients when they're deciding to choose a periodontist in the Stuart, Florida area, images of the doctors, staff and even the procedures can be an important -- and deciding factor -- when it comes to setting a new appointment. At The Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants, we're more than happy to […]

Bleeding gums are often a clear sign that you have periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease. Depending how much your gums are bleeding and how often they're bleeding is an indication of 'how far along' your gum disease may have progressed. Below are 5 reasons why your gums might be bleeding. There are other […]

As 2015 winds down and 2016 is just around the corner, it's important to remember that now is a good time to schedule appointments with our office. Many patients fall into 2 groups -- one group who makes it a New Year's resolution to visit our office for treatment, and one group who puts off […]

While it's true that many people avoid going to the dentist or their periodontist because they experienced traumatic care as a child, today's dental procedures -- and the experienced care of our staff -- can make your visit much more enjoyable. We don't want patients to stay away from our office, especially if they are […]

With a variety of approaches, Dr. DeTure can help patients in Stuart and the surrounding areas with their moderate and severe cases of periodontitis (advanced gum disease). For certain issues, the doctors utilize and recommend LANAP® (often knows as Laser Gum Surgery) because of its benefits of health, comfort, and convenience. Performed without scalpels, laser […]