Dr. Matteo has prepared this blog to help educate our patients about periodontal disease. Our hope at University Periodontal Associates is that this blog will provide any information you need to prevent gum disease from advancing.
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Dental emergencies can strike at the most unexpected times. It can suddenly occur during a meal, in the middle of the night, or during a
Living with missing teeth can affect your smile far more than your smile. Everyday activities like speaking and chewing can become difficult, sometimes even frustrating.
Many people hesitate to visit a dental practice because they fear being judged. Maybe it’s been years since your last checkup, or you’ve ignored a
Most dental problems can wait a day or two without much consequence. A knocked-out tooth is the exception. What you do in the first few
Most people assume they’ll lose teeth the way their grandparents did — cavities, an extraction here and there, maybe dentures eventually. What actually causes most
Pink toothpaste in the sink after brushing gets dismissed more than almost any other dental symptom out there. It doesn’t hurt, it’s easy to blame
How much does it cost?” is almost always the first question people ask when they start looking into dental implants, and it makes sense —
If you are going through chemotherapy, you likely have a lot on your plate in terms of your health. However, some people don’t understand that
Our goal for every patient is to allow them to retain their natural teeth for the rest of their life. Because this is not possible
You might think that if you lose one tooth for any reason, you have nothing to worry about. It happens, right? People have teeth extracted
Gum disease is not gender specific; however, women do face issues that men are not subjected to, making it a greater concern for women. Because
If your mental picture of getting a dental implant is based on something you heard about years ago — a long, drawn-out process with months
