Dr. Benjamin K. Metz Periodontics

05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave - Remembering our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Thinking about dental implants? 🦷
It’s more than just a cosmetic fix—it’s a medical procedure. Here's a quick guide on the benefits, the recovery process, and the important questions you should ask your dentist before getting started.

Read more about Dental Implants here... https://bit.ly/4dKmGAl

05/10/2026

05/03/2026

🦷 May is National Dental Care Month! 🦷
Your smile is one of your greatest assets! This month is all about prioritizing your oral health. Remember the "Golden Trio":
✅ Brush twice a day for two minutes ⏱️
✅ Floss daily (yes, every day!) 🧵
✅ Schedule your professional cleaning every 6 months 🗓️
A healthy smile leads to a healthy body! ✨

During the month of May, National Dental Care Month takes time to remind us of the importance of caring for our pearly whites.

04/26/2026

An Overview of Gum Disease:
Gum inflammation (gingivitis) often leads to periodontitis (gum disease). Almost half of adults ages 30 and older have signs of gum disease. About 9% of adults have severe gum disease.

Learn how oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, and early detection play pivotal roles in maintaining dental health... https://wb.md/4clVCEE

04/21/2026

Our wonderfully talented Hygienist, Summer, showing off her acting skills in this great play. You still have time to get tickets for this coming weekend.

A favorite of professionals and amateurs alike, the classic play is widely considered to be the most staged story in history.

04/19/2026

Bridge Or Implant: Which Is Best For You?
If you’ve lost a tooth or had to have one extracted, you may need a dental bridge or implant. Your dental professional will help you decide which one’s best for you, but here’s some information that is good to know... https://bit.ly/3QmIFnM

04/13/2026

Here's a Quick Overview of Endosteal Implants:
When you lose an adult tooth, it’s important for your dental health that you get it replaced. If you don’t, you risk teeth shifting, further instability in the mouth, and additional tooth loss. It may also cause damage to the underlying bone. One option for replacing lost teeth is an endosteal implant, which is often referred to as a dental implant.

Learn who would be a good candidate for an endosteal implant, what the implantation procedure is like, and how to take care of an implant once you have it.

An endosteal implant is the most common type of dental implant. The process includes surgically inserting titanium screws into the jawbone.

03/30/2026

Successful Treatments For Periodontal Disease:
If you have recently been told by your dentist that you have periodontitis, you're not alone. Periodontitis is an advanced form of gum disease, or periodontal disease, a condition that affects almost half of Americans over the age of 30, according to a recent study by the CDC. Tooth loss is often an unfortunate outcome of periodontitis when left untreated. But today, with so many successful periodontitis treatment options available for advanced gum disease, losing teeth doesn’t have to happen.

Read on to learn the signs, risk factors, and various options for gum disease treatment: https://bit.ly/4lVGUts

03/16/2026

Dental Implant Procedure: What to Know..
There are several different ways to perform dental implant procedures.
Let's walk through the options here - Learn about the different types of dental implants and what to expect.

There are several different ways to perform dental implant procedures. We’ll walk through the options.