When You Grind and Clench Your Teeth, What Happens?
Bruxism, or the clenching and grinding of your teeth, is a condition that occurs in both adults and children. It is often done unconsciously and happens day or night, although it is much more common at night, while you are sleeping, when it is known as sleep bruxism. It can be caused by any number […]
Could Your Birth Control Be Putting You at Risk for Gum Disease?
Pregnant women are told time and time again that they need to care for their teeth and gums properly when pregnant, as the hormonal changes that they experience could lead to gum disease. However, dentists are also warning non-pregnant women who are using birth control that they should also keep a careful eye on their […]
4 Things to Do if Your Gums Are Bleeding
Bleeding gums aren’t normal, so if you notice that yours are starting to bleed frequently, you’ll need to take action. Try following a few simple tips to improve the health of your gums and to stop the bleeding. Improve Your Dental Hygiene Bleeding gums are a primary symptom of gingivitis, which can occur when plaque […]
Gum Disease Treatment Can Reduce Prostate Symptoms
Treating gum disease is important for your oral health, but it has also been shown to benefit overall health and certain conditions. More recently, researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental Medicine have examined how gum disease treatment can impact prostate inflammation symptoms, and the results were quite promising. This research was recently […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from SAZ Perio!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your favorite periodontal specialist team at Southern Arizona Periodontics! We hope everyone is having a safe and fun holiday season and we wish you the very best. For those that haven’t visited in a while, we’ve completely redone much of our main offices. So we encourage you to come […]
Happy Halloween 2015!
From everyone at Southern Arizona Periodontics, we just want to wish everyone a Happy Halloween. And remind everyone to make sure that a little candy is always OK as long as you practice good dental hygiene habits – floss and brush thoroughly after a heavy night of trick or treating and drink plenty of water! […]
FREE Seminar Invitation
When: Thursday May 8, 2014 at 5:30pm Where: Sheraton Tucson Hotel, 5151 E Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712 Join us for a short, informative presentation that will change the way you look and feel about your smile and teeth. Light refreshments will be served. Can you enjoy the foods you love without pain? Do you […]
Happy Holidays 2013
Merry Christmas 2013 from the Southern Arizona Periodontics team! We hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season with family and friends and a safe New Years! We look forward to seeing you in 2014 and as always, don’t forget to brush and floss!
Halloween 2013
Happy Halloween from all of us at Southern Arizona Periodontics. We like to have a lot of fun at Halloween so feel free to join our office in celebrating yet another spooky holiday! Join Dr. Cole and Dr. Sharp and the rest of us while we dress up and have a great time in the […]
Southern Arizona Periodontics Holiday Hours
Happy Holidays from all of us at Southern Arizona Periodontics! Check out our Holiday Hours, and as always, enjoy your time with friends and family this season. Be safe, healthy, and don’t forget to brush!
