What is biofilm?
- posted: Oct. 11, 2022
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More
What's on your fall reading list?
- posted: Oct. 04, 2022
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Lanier Read More
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
- posted: Sep. 27, 2022
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read More
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: Sep. 20, 2022
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read More
Periodontal disease; I have what?!
- posted: Sep. 13, 2022
Our team from Lanier Periodontics understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and manageable Read More
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
- posted: Sep. 06, 2022
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read More
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
- posted: Aug. 30, 2022
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read More
How do I know if my gums are receding?
- posted: Aug. 23, 2022
Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read More
A Prescription for Oral Health
- posted: Aug. 16, 2022
You and your periodontist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read More
How Crown Lengthening Can Improve Your Smile
- posted: Aug. 09, 2022
“Crown lengthening”? Probably not an expression most of us are familiar with! In fact, this is a common periodontal procedure designed to improve both the health and the appearance of Read More
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
- posted: Aug. 02, 2022
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Gainesville, Georgia office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read More
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