Brian Gurinsky, DDS, MS Blog

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

People with poor oral hygiene or gum disease may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study led by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Medicine and

Uh oh. Erectile dysfunction and gum disease are linked! Erectile dysfunction (ED) can involve the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and most importantly, periodontal disease. According to a

Those without a history of gum disease are recommended to have their teeth cleaned every 6 months.  However, if you have had a history of gum disease, then it is

For a long time, dentists have been acting like dental procedures are risky for people with heart conditions and artificial joints.  When bacteria infect the lining of the heart, heart