by Eric Hazelwood | Oct 23, 2026 | Periodontal News, Uncategorized
What lasts longer than most cars, phones, and home appliances? Did you guess dental implants? If so, you got it right. (High five!) With something that can have such a significant impact on your life for years and even decades into the future, it really pays to do...
by Eric Hazelwood | Oct 20, 2026 | Periodontal News, Uncategorized
You’ve done the research, sat through the consult, and decided LANAP is the right call for your gums. Phew. The hardest part might already be behind you. Yet, questions remain. At this stage, many patients are bracing for a recovery that belongs more to a medieval...
by Eric Hazelwood | Oct 8, 2026 | Periodontal News, Uncategorized
If you’ve found yourself searching “how much do dental implants cost” late into the evening, only to stare at your ceiling fan, wondering if you’ll need to sell a kidney, please take a breath. We understand. And the honest answer isn’t nearly as scary (or as...
by Eric Hazelwood | Sep 30, 2026 | Periodontal News, Uncategorized
Let’s face it: When it comes to dental health, your teeth get all the glory. Twice-a-year cleanings, whitening strips, the occasional compliment when you smile: it’s all about the teeth. But your gums? They’re doing the quiet, unglamorous work of holding everything...
by Eric Hazelwood | Sep 24, 2026 | Periodontal News, Uncategorized
Anyone who’s lived with dentures—even for a short while—knows the drill. There’s adhesive, overnight soaking, and moments when you’re mumbling excuses on the way to the nearest bathroom before strangers have a chance to discover the secrets to your smile. You...
by Eric Hazelwood | Sep 14, 2026 | Periodontal News, Uncategorized
You’re sitting in the dental chair, trying to relax, hoping there’s no bad news, only to hear your dentist say the words no one wants to hear: “You have signs of gum disease. It’s time to make an appointment with a periodontist.” You’re not alone if this sends...
