Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, nearly 65 million Americans suffer from gum disease. And though most people are familiar with their dentist, we still find that many people don't really know what periodontist do. Generally, a periodontist will be the person you visit if your gum disease (also referred […]

Do you have 5 minutes to spare? That five minutes -- brushing and flossing -- every morning or night could save you from gum disease and tooth loss when you're older! While most of us brush our teeth on a regular basis -- at least 2x a day -- most of us are not flossing […]

According to a May 2, 2016 article in U.S. News, nearly a third of Americans never floss their teeth. From the perspective of your local Stuart, FL periodontist...that's not a good thing. From the article...The first nationally representative analysis designed to determine how many people floss their teeth found that those who floss daily amount […]

If you are experiencing symptoms that seem like you've got a burning tongue or burning mouth, you may be suffering from Burning Mouth Syndrome (or BMS). While unusual, a small percentage of older men and women (and it's mostly women) develop a problem of intermittent (and sometimes chronic) burning sensations of their gums and tongue. […]

We think it goes without saying, but our patient's success and treatment care is successful because of the wonderful staff we have here at our office. And that's not 'just something we say that sounds good' but it's been a core focus that's allowed our practice to flourish in Stuart. Meet our staff We would […]

For some patients (or prospective patients) 'seeing' the results of periodontal treatment can be very helpful. While everyone is familiar with what general dentists do, they're less sure about what periodontists do. Largely, periodontists like the ones at the Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants, help patients overcome the issues related to periodontal disease […]

While not unusual, bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease...especially if your episodes are frequent. Are your gums bleeding? If they are, whether infrequently or frequently, it's a good time to schedule a visit with your general dentist or a periodontist with the Stuart Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants. Bleeding gums are […]

If you're trying to keep up with the latest in Oral Health News, there is a wealth of information to be found online. From time to time, we share interesting articles on our Facebook Page as well as here on the Stuart Center Blog. The following are three articles we shared recently on our Facebook […]

If you're dealing with the destructive effects of progressing gum disease, your periodontist will likely suggest that you consider Laser Gum Surgery. If left untreated, gum disease progresses from initial symptoms, such as bleeding gums or bad breath, to the more devastating loss of teeth and bone. And unfortunately, periodontitis will not resolve itself which […]

Gum disease can be devastating to your teeth, gums, and bone If you've been told you have gum diseased -- or have been diagnosed by your family dentist or periodontist -- you're likely to have some questions. Gum disease can have significant negative consequences on your oral and overall health. A look at the 3 […]