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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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Are Your Gums Receding? Here’s How to Tell, and What to Do About It
It usually starts with a photo. Someone catches their smile at a certain angle and thinks, were my teeth always…
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Bleeding When You Brush: It’s Not Normal, and Here’s Why That Matters
Patients tell me all the time that their gums “always bleed a little” when they brush. They say it the…
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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
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury or infection — it’s how you heal a cut, fight off a…
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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…