SAZ Perio was on Morning Blend!

Dr. Edward Cole and Dr. Susan Sharp of Southern Arizona Periodontics discuss periodontal disease and how to replace missing teeth.

SAZ Perio Terrain Racing Team!

We had a blast together out at the 2017 Terrain Race! Thanks to everyone that came out. We can’t wait to see you next year! https://southernarizon.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/terrainracing-sm.mp4

What Benefits Do You Get After Crown Lengthening?

Excess gum tissue can greatly affect your smile. Even if your teeth are perfectly healthy and straight, too much tissue can make them appear small, and give you a “gummy” smile. This can lead to a lack of confidence as you try, at every opportunity, to hide your smile. A crown lengthening procedure fixes your […]

Can Emdogain Help Treat Gum Disease?

Have you been diagnosed with gum disease and are looking for non-surgical treatment methods to help correct it? Consider talking to your dentist about Emdogain to see if you are a candidate. This treatment option is relatively new and can encourage your body to grow new tissue. How Emdogain Works Emdogain essentially works by tricking […]

What Types of Services Can You Expect from Your Periodontist?

The health of your mouth depends upon the structures that support your teeth – your gums, jawbone, and ligaments. When these structures are under attack by disease, the results are severe damage that can lead to bone loss and even tooth loss. Your periodontist is highly trained in all areas surrounding these structures, and can […]

Could a Sore Spot on Your Gums Be a Sign of Something More?

Pain in your gums is never good.  It could just be from a cut, possibly caused by a rough edge on food.  Or perhaps it could be a canker sore, a lesion on the gums or other areas inside the mouth that have occurred in many people throughout their lives.  But sore gums could also […]

Advanced Gum Disease: Your Treatment Options

If you have found yourself in the unfortunate position of having advanced gum disease, you may be wondering what you can do now.  Can you fight this, or do you have to surrender to the inevitable and have your teeth extracted?  Here is more information about your treatment options. Treatment Without Surgery The good news […]

Just Say No to Gum Recession!

What is Gum Recession? Gum Recession, also known as Gingival recession, is a condition where the gum tissue shrinks back and exposes the root of the tooth. This is a serious condition that is not only physically uncomfortable but also can be stressful on a psychological level. If you have been diagnosed with Gum Recession, or […]