Periodontics

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but the hormonal changes that come with it can affect more than mood, sleep, and temperature regulation. They can also influence the health of your mouth. At Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics, we often see patients who notice new gum tenderness, dryness, bleeding, sensitivity, or changes around existing dental…

A laser frenectomy is a small procedure, but for many patients it can make a meaningful difference in comfort, mobility, and oral function. Whether the treatment is performed to release a tongue-tie or a restrictive lip frenum, one of the most common questions we hear is simple: what does recovery actually look like? At Nemeth…

Most people do not think about the small band of tissue that connects the inside of the lip to the gums. That tissue is called the labial frenum. It is a normal part of oral anatomy, and everyone has one. In many cases, it causes no problems at all. It simply helps anchor the lip…

Finding a lump or bump in your mouth can be unsettling. Most oral growths are benign, meaning they are not cancer. Still, any new or changing growth deserves a professional evaluation. Some lesions are caused by irritation from biting, sharp teeth, or dental appliances. Others are related to blocked salivary glands, viral infections, or inflammatory…

A tongue-tie, also called ankyloglossia, occurs when the band of tissue under the tongue restricts normal movement. For some people, the restriction is mild and causes few issues. For others, it affects feeding, speech, oral development, breathing patterns, and comfort. Because the signs can look different at different ages, tongue-tie symptoms are often missed or…

Many patients are surprised to hear that gum disease has been linked in research to health concerns far beyond the mouth. Over the past several decades, scientists have explored associations between chronic periodontal inflammation and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes complications, and certain cancers. These studies have raised an important question: could long-standing gum…