Jan 20, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth, and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of bodies suffer from...
Jan 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to Dr. Craddock and Dr. Godat. They were both named as topDentists and topPeriodontists in Memphis Magazine for 2010. Periodontal Associates of Memphis is the only Periodontal and Implant Dentistry office in the Mid South to have both doctors...
Jan 13, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease
The Groningen professors Bauke Dijkstra and Lubbert Dijkhuizen have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth. This knowledge will stimulate the identification of substances...
Jan 12, 2011 | Dental Implant, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Tooth Extraction
Drs. Craddock and Godat use special procedures to help improve your healing after certain procedures. One of these is listed below. The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation, according to an article in...
