Author - Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Revolutionary Protein Gel Regrows Tooth Enamel, Set to Transform Restorative Dentistry

  University of Nottingham researchers have developed a bioinspired, fluoride-free protein gel that regenerates natural tooth enamel using minerals from saliva, offering a breakthrough solution for enamel erosion, exposed dentine, and tooth sensitivity.

  Posted May 16 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• New Stem Cell Treatment Regrows Gums Naturally

  A groundbreaking regenerative gum treatment uses your own stem cells to rebuild lost tissue and bone. Dr. Peter Russo at Periodontics
  & Implant Surgery in Huntington Beach shares what this exciting development means for local patients.

  Posted May 15 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Protect Your Heart: Treat Gum Disease in Huntington Beach

  New research links untreated gum disease to a 35% higher heart risk. Dr. Peter Russo at the Huntington Beach practice shares how periodontal treatment can protect your smile and your health.

  Posted May 10 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care

  Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid development sets the course for their oral health later in life.

  Posted Jun 11 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems

  Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also skew their oral development for years to come.

  Posted Jun 01 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces

  Your child has had braces for a few months and making good progress with correcting a poor bite (malocclusion), but you’ve also noticed something else: his gums are becoming red and swollen.

  Posted May 22 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• 4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health

  Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums.

  While it’s easy to let dental care take a back seat to other health concerns, you should actually pay close attention to it while you’re expecting. Here are 4 things to focus on during pregnancy to avoid problems with your dental health.

  Posted May 12 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces

  While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware — the brackets and bands that serve as tracks for the tensioning wires — make it more difficult to access the tooth and gum surfaces to clean away plaque. This thin film of food remnant may then become a haven for bacteria that cause gum disease or tooth decay.

  Posted Apr 04 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment

  If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging to endure. It will be your primary focus for the foreseeable future.

  Posted Mar 20 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease

  If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could cause you to lose gum coverage, supporting bone volume or eventually your teeth.

  Posted Mar 05 · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS