Blog - Periodontist Serving Orange, Orange County, & Tustin, CA

Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more
Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . . Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on Read more
Snack Attack
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the Read more
Is periodontal disease contagious?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read more
Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Pros and Cons of Veneers
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Read more
Morning Sickness and Your Oral Health
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over. Morning Read more
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
The Consequences of Sports and Energy Drinks
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

They’re refreshing and tasty. They’re easy to find and pretty cheap. They help us get through a long day or a long workout. They’re everywhere. We know it’s hard to say Read more