We’d like to take a moment to welcome Grant King, DDS, MDS to the Periodontal Associates of Memphis team! We’re very excited to have him join us in continuing our tradition of providing our patients with high-quality periodontal care. Dr. King graduated with honors from Clemson University in 2010 with a Bachelors Degree in Microbiology.  […]

A research paper published in Frontiers in Medicine explored amalgam and composite fillings as well as a few of the circumstances that can lead them to fail. Among the factors considered were age, sex, alcohol consumption, smoking, diabetes, periodontal health, and genes. The dental histories of 4,856 patients from 5 years were examined for this […]

Approximately 1 in 5 people in the population have had canker sores. Differing from cold sores, aphthous ulcers (canker sores) only appear in the inside of the mouth, and are not contagious. This type of sore can often be recognized by their oval shape with a red border. They usually have a gray, white or […]

The research world has been more of a gift to humankind through its revelations as the years go by, as it gives information on crucial matters that have been a burden to many for a long time. During the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2018 scientific sessions on Epidemiology and Prevention/ Lifestyle and Cardio Metabolic Health […]

A case study that was recently published found that over-sized gums in children could be a possible indicator of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Occasionally as a dental practitioner, it can be tough to appropriately diagnose a patient solely based on what is taking place in their mouth. For this reason, when diagnosing a concern, dental practitioners […]

The sweet tastes in e-cigarettes can spell the same kind of trouble for teeth that candy does. How can smoking cigarettes e-cigarettes cause tooth cavities? You don’t eat them; you smoke them. While it’s true that you don’t eat e-cigarettes, you still do ingest them to some degree. A study just recently reported by the […]

Research performed at New York Medical College believes to have discovered a connection between periodontitis and obesity. As explained by Nader G. Abraham, PhD, DrHC, one of the researchers and a professor of medicine and pharmacology, this is the first time ever that scientists have confirmed that the bacteria in our mouth can influence our […]

Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal diseases. Their main focus is gums, bones, and connective tissue supporting the teeth. For those reasons, periodontists must receive comprehensive training focused on treating the above with a thorough understanding of oral health and overall health. A PERIODONTISTS TRAINING IS VERY EXTENSIVE […]

Dental health is an essential part of living a healthy life. Home It can be especially easy to forget about your dental health when you have friends and family over. Below, the team at Periodontal Associates of Memphis, TN goes over some ways you can enjoy your company and also make sure dental health is not […]

If you’re a parent of a child who plays football, hockey or basketball, you’re probably aware of how important mouthguards are. It would benefit most athletes to wear a mouthguard, regardless of their sport. These guards protect more than just teeth, they also protect: Jaws Tongues Faces Lips If your child is participating in sports […]