Perio4U

10/14/2026

🦷 The end of the year is approaching fast! 🎉

As we wrap up the year, we all have priorities, goals, and wish lists. But here’s one thing you shouldn’t put off: taking care of your pearly whites! 😁✨

Your smile deserves some love, especially during the holidays when you’ll be smiling, laughing, and enjoying all your favorite foods with family and friends. ❤️

🗓️ A friendly reminder: Many dental insurance plans operate on a calendar-year basis. If you haven’t used your available benefits, you may lose them when the year ends!

📅 Our schedule is filling up quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute. Book your periodontal appointment today at (408)998-8008 and make the most of your benefits before time runs out!

Give yourself one more reason to smile and be healthy this holiday season! 🦷✨

09/27/2026

A more balanced smile can come from reshaping the gums—not changing the teeth.
This patient had excess gum display (gummy smile) that made the teeth appear shorter. With carefully planned crown lengthening procedure, we were able to reveal more of the natural tooth structure and create:
• More natural tooth proportions
• Symmetric gum
• A balanced, confident smile
Every smile is different, and treatment is customized to each patient’s anatomy and goals.

08/17/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/27/europe/bronze-age-teeth-bacteria-human-diet-scn

Rare microbiomes from two 4000-year-old teeth could help scientists further understand the impact dietary changes had on the evolution of a cavity-causing bacteria.

08/04/2026

Fluoride is the key ingredient in water supply that can prevent caries and helps reduce the caries rate.

A survey found that Americans are more likely to trust the ADA about fluoride in drinking water than RFK Jr.

01/30/2026

NIH report on association between periodontal disease and different types of dementia. Another reason to take care of your teeth!
Porphyromonas Gingivalis bacteria is the most common cause of gum/periodontal disease and a recent study suggests that plaques of beta-amyloid protein, a major hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, may be produced as a response to this infection.

A study conducted by the NIA suggests that older adults with gum disease may be more likely to develop dementia.

01/30/2026

Do you want a healthy heart that beats longer? Brush and floss more and see your dentist or periodontist on a regular basis! 😀

This is a new American Heart Association scientific statement detailing how oral health may affect cardiovascular outcomes.

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2025 — There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and cardiometabolic health conditions. Effective...

01/03/2026

Happy New Year to our friends, family, patients, referring dentists, and all the supporters of Perio4U. We wish you a joyful, healthy, and successful year ahead.

I’ve put together a collection of well wishes inspired by photographs I took throughout the past year, and I hope you enjoy it. As many of you know, photography is my most favorite hobby, and it brings me great joy to share these moments with you.
Dr. Niloofar Zarkesh

Happy New Year from all of us at Perio4U!

10/13/2025

Individuals often seek gummy smile treatment because they feel their gum-to-teeth ratio is unbalanced.

Individuals often seek gummy smile treatment because they feel their gum-to-teeth ratio is unbalanced.

05/08/2025

Let's Vote! A or B?

05/08/2025

https://www.perio.org/press-release/spring-cleaning-for-your-health-start-with-your-gums/

CHICAGO – April 2, 2025- Springtime isn’t just a time for decluttering your home. It’s also the perfect time to refresh your oral health routine. Your gums are the foundation...