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
Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
- posted: May 31, 2022
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read More
Memorial Day
- posted: May 24, 2022
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read More
Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
- posted: May 17, 2022
We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read More
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: May 10, 2022
It can be. There is more and more evidence to suggest people may be genetically susceptible to periodontal (gum) disease. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Read More