Brian Gurinsky, DDS, MS Blog

If you notice any red or white patches in your mouth, then you should have them looked at.  Most lesions that are benign will subside in a couple of weeks,

There is a lot of controversy on laser therapy to treat gum disease.  Because there are no clinical studies to date, there is no definitive answer on what the long

As more and more research has investigated the links between periodontal and various systemic diseases, one of the more shocking links has been demonstrated with gum disease and pancreatic cancer. 

Bitewing xrays, which typically are only a set of 4 xrays to look at the back teeth, should be taken at least on a yearly basis.   They are taken to

Increasingly, more and more insurance companies are beginning to provide benefits to patients for dental implants.  The long term evidence on implants vs. bridges is unequivocal:  implants last longer, are

One of the most common misconceptions about dental implants is that they cause a lot of pain.  Under most circumstances, the surgical placement of a dental implant induces minimal pain

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

The whitening agent used to bleach your teeth can cause pain in the gums if it touches them.  While there really isn’t anything real harmful, it can be uncomfortable for

Can dentists perform wrinkle erasing (i.e. Botox) and wrinkle filling (i.e. Restylan, Juvaderm, Pearlane, etc.) procedures? The answer is yes. In fact, when I went to my training and certification

A common misconception from people is that there is an age limit for dental implants.  The fact is that anyone that is healthy is basically a candidate for implants.  As