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Expert insights on periodontal health, dental implants, and the latest in modern dental care from Dr. Cherry.
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Gum Disease and Heart Disease: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Patients who are managing their heart health tend to be organized about it. They know their numbers, they take their…
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What to Expect at Your First Visit with a Periodontist
Most people arriving for a first periodontal appointment are carrying some version of the same worry: that they are about…
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Bad Breath That Won’t Quit: When It’s a Gum Disease Warning
This is one of the harder things to raise with a dentist, and most people do not. They buy stronger…
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Why Brushing Too Hard Is Wrecking Your Gums (And What to Do Instead)
There is a particular kind of patient who is doing everything right and getting punished for it. They brush twice…
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My Dental Implant Feels Loose: Is It Failing?
Let’s start with the part that matters most, because people tend to wait and this is the wrong thing to…
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Finding a Periodontist in the South Denver Area: What to Ask Before You Book
Most people arrive at a periodontist by referral, holding a card with a name on it and very little sense…
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Missing a Tooth? Here’s What Actually Happens Next (And Why You Shouldn’t Wait)
The tooth that gets ignored is almost always a molar. It’s at the back, nobody sees it, and chewing adjusts…
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Accelerated Orthodontics: How Periodontists Help Adult Braces and Aligners Move Faster
Most adults who ask about braces are not really asking about braces. They are asking about time. Two years of…
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All-on-X Implants: How Many Implants a Full Arch Actually Needs
A patient came in last month with a phrase she’d picked up from a late-night ad: “I just want the…
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Single Tooth Implant vs. Bridge: Which One Actually Lasts Longer?
When you lose a single tooth, you usually end up with two options on the table: a dental implant or…
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The Hidden Costs of Untreated Gum Disease (Beyond Your Mouth)
Most people think of gum disease as a mouth problem. A few bleeding gums, maybe a deep cleaning down the…
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Are Your Gums Receding? Here’s How to Tell, and What to Do About It
The short answer: Receding gums are gums that have pulled back from the teeth and exposed part of the root.…
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Bleeding When You Brush: It’s Not Normal, and Here’s Why That Matters
The short answer: Gums that bleed when you brush are inflamed, and the most common cause is gingivitis, the earliest…
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When to See a Periodontist (And When Your Regular Dentist Is Enough)
Not sure if you need a gum specialist? A periodontist explains the clear signs it’s time to come in, and…
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Diabetes and Your Gums: The Two-Way Street Most People Don’t Know About
Diabetes and gum disease feed each other in both directions. A periodontist explains the two-way link and what it means…
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The Complete Guide to Dental Implants in Lone Tree: What to Expect from Consult to Crown
A periodontist’s honest, step-by-step guide to dental implants in Lone Tree, from your first consult through the final crown, and…
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Periodontal Disease 101: The Stages, the Signs, and What to Do at Each One
We break down the stages of periodontal disease, the signs to watch for, and exactly what to do at each…
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Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Thread Connecting Your Gums to Your Health
The short answer: Periodontal inflammation is the long-running inflammation that gum disease causes in the gums and the bone around…
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Good Bacteria vs. Bad Bacteria: Understanding Your Oral Microbiome
Your mouth is home to over 700 species of bacteria — making it one of the most diverse microbial environments…
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The Mouth-Body Connection: How Gum Disease Affects Your Overall Health
Your mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body — it’s the front door. Over the past two decades,…
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Saving Your Teeth vs. Extracting: What Really Costs More?
One of the most common questions patients ask Dr. Cherry is whether it’s worth investing in periodontal treatment to save…
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Periodontal Disease in Colorado: What Local Data Tells Us
As a periodontal practice serving the Lone Tree and greater Denver metro area, we pay close attention to oral health…
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How Common Is Gum Disease? The Numbers May Surprise You
When patients visit Foundation Implants & Periodontics for the first time, many are surprised to learn just how widespread periodontal…
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5 Warning Signs of Gum Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore
Gum disease affects nearly half of all adults over the age of 30. While it often starts with mild symptoms…