Commonly known as crystal meth, meth, crank, speed, glass, or over 100 other different names, methamphetamine can literally ruin your mouth in a very short time. Seven Ways Methamphetamine Ruins Your Teeth 1 – It dries out your mouth. Methamphetamine directly inhibits saliva flow from the salivary glands.  The saliva offers a lot of protection […]

This is a big thank you for the excellent gum graft you performed earlier this year. The procedure was painless, and the professional attitude of you and your staff to be sure I was comfortable during the procedure and as a follow-up was most appreciated. The recovery period was shorter than I expected and I […]

Sedation dentistry may be the best way to keep you comfortable and relaxed during treatment Commonly the first part of relieving anxiety is discussing your treatment options and developing a plan to meet your needs and desires. If necessary, we offer several levels of sedation dentistry from nitrous oxide (laughing gas), to oral sedation (pills […]

“Dear Dr. Godat, I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the outstanding care I received during my dental implant procedure.  Everyone was so nice and accommodating.  I must admit when I came in for my initial evaluation I was concerned over the cost and the procedure looked quite painful. I was surprised […]

We had a patient fly from East Tennessee last week to have Wilckodontics and Special Techniques we use to Uncover Impacted Teeth (teeth we want to keep, not wisdom teeth). An Orthodontist and Oral Surgeon brought the patient and observed Dr. Godat performing these procedures. The patient had a procedure previously and the teeth would […]

Halloween at Periodontal Associates of Memphis is always fun!

We are proud to be the first periodontal office in the MidSouth to offer this unique procedure. Rather than using conventional periodontal surgery, which results in more loss of gum tissue, more root exposure, and more root sensitivity, we can use the PerioLase Laser (Nd:YAG Laser). This laser has fewer side effects than conventional periodontal […]

When should Zirconia (Zirconium) Abutments be used? Dr. Gordon Christensen gives an excellent review of this recently published article.

Darvocet® (propoxyphene and acetaminophen) taken off the market.

What happens when I lose a tooth/ teeth? (What are the consequences of tooth loss?) Before we can fully appreciate the benefits of tooth replacement, it is important to understand the problems associated with missing teeth. The roots of your natural teeth are embedded in the jawbone. This gives you a stable foundation for biting […]