Brian Gurinsky, DDS, MS Blog

The general rule of thumb with popping or clicking in the jaw joint is that if there is no pain, it is probably nothing to be concerned with.  Other than

Implants on molars typically have a large crown that sits on the implant/screw.  Because the implant is much narrower than the base of the original tooth roots, there is more

Many of us are taking medications like aspirin, plavix, coumadin, advil, tylenol, exanta, etc. to “thin the blood” and help prevent heart attacks and stroke.  These drugs cause the blood

One of the most exciting procedures and technologies to land in dentistry is Laser treatment for gum disease.  While there are many lasers on the market, only one (PerioLase by

Periodontal disease involves the loss of the bone that support the teeth.  Unfortunately, adding supplements such as Vitamin D, calcium, etc. will not make much of a difference, unless you

The world of oral cancers has changed. HPV 16 is the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population, impacting a new demographic of young non-smokers. Because of this change in etiology, opportunistic screenings

Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine

Brushing and flossing help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease. Plaque is a film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva that sticks to the teeth and gums. 

The new wave of gum grafts involve using the donated placenta for an anonymous donor.  While the processing is highly regulated and tested to be completely safe, it is a

Chances are you won’t have much control (nor should you) of many of the decisions made by the surgeon placing your implant, but the study below outlined some of the