Articles by or Featuring Thomas A. Copulos, D.D.S., P.A.
Top Dentist: Boca Life Magazine
Dr. Copulos was voted a Top Dentist by the Boca Life Magazine in 2011.
Read moreGingival Grafts
The purpose of Gingival Graft is to increase the amount of attached gingiva (gum) and to prevent further recession (pulling back of gums).
Read moreConnective Tissue Grafts
The purpose of a Connective Tissue Graft is to decrease the amount of exposed root surface and to prevent further recession (pulling back of gums). Exposed root surface is where the gumline has pulled back far enough to show the yellow root.
Read morePancreatic Cancer is the Fourth Leading Cause of Cancer Death
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.; more than 30,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year. It is an extremely difficult cancer to treat and little is known about what causes it.
Read moreMedical Risks and Periodontal Disease
Read about the four ways periodontal infection causes medical problems
Read moreGum Disease Linked To Anemia
A new study suggests that severe gum disease (chronic periodontitis) may cause a reduction in red blood cells and hemoglobin leading to the blood disorder anemia.
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