Periodontist vs. Dentist: Understanding the Differences, Benefits, and When to Seek Treatment in Atlanta and Surrounding Areas

Definition of Dentist and Periodontist A dentist is a healthcare professional licensed to diagnose and treat conditions related to oral health, such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss. A periodontist, on the other hand, is a dental specialist who is trained to diagnose and treat gum disease, as well as conditions that affect the…

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COVID-19 Update: Office Open For Normal Business

Dear Patients, We hope that you and your family are in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.…

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What to Expect At Your Frenectomy Appointment

What to Expect During Your Frenectomy Appointment Coming in to any Doctor’s office for a consultation or procedure is always a daunting experience. The nervousness regarding paperwork, medications, pain, questions unanswered, and the feeling of “is it even worth the trouble?” might cross your mind. We get it! We’ve all been there ourselves. That is…

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Tongue-Tie Tied to Children Sleep Apnea

Tongue Ties Related To Sleep Apnea in Children Recent studies associate tethered tongues with problems like latching in breastfeeding. However, researchers wanted to know how this adversely affects a child’s growth. They studied children ages 2 to 16 with untreated tongue-tie issues and found severe development problems in children who had not received treatment as…

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Help Dr., I’m Losing Teeth!

Every Tooth In A Man’s Head Is More Valuable Than A Diamond. ~Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 Every week in my periodontal practice I see patients who are desperately trying to save their teeth. It’s like a light bulb has gone off in their head and NOW they see the light! It’s my mission…

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Can I Afford Dental Implants?

Affordable Dental Implants in Atlanta Many of my patients ask this question, and I understand that they want to be sure of the financial commitment they are considering. Instead of that question, I wish they were asking me “Can I afford not to get a dental implant procedure?” If you recently lost a tooth or…

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Why I Choose Laser For Your Gum Surgery

  Laser Gum Surgery Dentistry has witnessed enormous advances during the two decades I have been practicing. I am fascinated by new procedures and take pride in my cutting edge practice. Because of this, I was the first periodontist in Georgia to use laser light technology for laser gum surgery.   We specialize in implant procedures…

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