Preventative Dentistry Really is for Everyone

October is Dental Hygiene Month and many in and around Palm Harbor are taking steps to improve the overall health and hygiene of their teeth. Since improving the health of your teeth can be as easy as adding a couple steps to your daily routine, the doctors at Knellinger Dental Excellence encourage everyone to use […]

Smart Strategies to Prevent Gum Disease

September is National Gum Care Month. If you have been neglecting your gums, now is the perfect time to rededicate yourself to healthy oral care. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease occurs when plaque and tartar are allowed to build up on the teeth and in between the gums. Plaque is a sticky, bacteria-laden film that […]

The Connection Between Poor Oral Health and Systemic Diseases

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Knellinger Dental Excellence, we see this as an opportunity to promote awareness of the connection between poor oral health and systemic diseases. Although oral hygiene is many times considered separate and distinct from the overall health of the body, it has extensive consequences on your overall well being. […]

Laser Treatment for Periodontal Disease

The effects of periodontal disease may lead to tooth loss and may have adverse impacts on overall health. At Palm Harbor Dentistry, Drs. Dan Knellinger, Stacey Verkler, and Carol Bou-Sliman have the knowledge and tools necessary, to halt and reverse the progression of periodontal disease in Palm Harbor, FL, with individualized care plans aimed at prevention and […]