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  • November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
    Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
  • Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
    All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
  • What to do about Sensitive Teeth
    If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more
  • How often should I see my periodontist?
    Dental health is a reflection of and related to total health. Many people are surprised to learn this. Because tooth and gum decay can be related to many serious health Read more
  • What's on your fall reading list?
    How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Jeannie Read more
  • Restore Your Gums to a Healthier, More Natural State with Osseous Surgery
    Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation Read more
  • Gum Disease and Your Child
    At Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics, we know that unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child’s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child Read more
  • Is periodontal disease genetic?
    It can be. There is more and more evidence to suggest people may be genetically susceptible to periodontal (gum) disease. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Read more
  • September is National Gum Care Month!
    Can you believe it's already September? At Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to Read more
  • Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
    Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
  • Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
    Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more
  • Treating Gum Recession with Tissue Grafting
    If you have started to notice that your teeth are more sensitive to hot and cold, or if you actually seem to have a longer smile than you used to, Read more
  • Periodontics and Pregnancy
    Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes Read more
  • My mouth is dry. What can I do?
    Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
  • The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
    When patients of Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although Read more
  • Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
    At Jeannie Chung, DDS, MS, Inc. Specialist in Periodontics, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week Read more