Commonwealth Periodontics & Implant Center

12/31/2025

For every project, conversation, and the trust you placed, over the past year. Because of you, we continue to grow, raise our standards, and create work we are truly proud of. A new year is more than a date on the calendar. It is space for intentional decisions, meaningful goals, and steady progress without rush, but with purpose. We wish you health, clarity in your plans, and fulfillment in the path you choose. May the months ahead bring what truly matters.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

See you in the new year. ✨

12/25/2025

As this year comes to an end, we want to pause for a moment and simply say thank you.
Thank you for your trust.
For every visit, every conversation, and every decision to take care of yourself.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your story not only as your care team, but as people who truly care.
Behind every smile we treat, there is a life, a journey, and the courage to not put yourself last.
That trust is what gives meaning to everything we do.
This holiday season, we wish you peace, warmth, and moments that truly matter shared with the people you love and the life you’re building.
we wish you a Merry Christmas and a beautiful New Year.
We are deeply grateful for you. 🤍

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

A new year isn’t just a new date on the calendar.
It’s the moment many people ask themselves one question:
am I going to put myself off again?
It’s easy to adjust to limitations.
Eating more carefully.
Smiling less freely.
Waiting for a “better time.”
But your health and comfort shouldn’t wait another year.
If this feels like the moment to finally take care of yourself
that feeling matters.

📍 Somerset & London, Kentucky

12/12/2025

12/10/2025

🦷 According to a 2025 study by King’s College London (Journal of Periodontology), people in the UK who followed a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, olive oil, and moderate amounts of fish and poultry had healthier gums and lower inflammation levels.
Those who consumed more plant-based foods had fewer signs of gum disease and lower C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.
On the other hand, people who regularly ate red meat were more likely to suffer from severe gum disease.

Dr. Giuseppe Mainas, lead author, explained:
“A balanced Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of gum disease and help lower inflammation throughout the body.”

Source: Mainas G. et al., Journal of Periodontology, 2025

11/28/2025

📚 What do the latest studies show?
Researchers (Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare, 2023) reviewed the literature and confirmed that hyperglycemia affects periodontal tissues through several key mechanisms:
1️⃣ Neutrophils & macrophages in diabetes, their defense functions are impaired, weakening the body’s antibacterial response.
2️⃣ Pro-inflammatory cytokines – increased secretion of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 causes chronic inflammation in the gums.
3️⃣ Oxidative stress an excess of free radicals damages tissues and worsens inflammation.
4️⃣ Bone tissue – the RANKL/OPG imbalance speeds up bone resorption, leading to the loss of tooth support.
💡 Conclusion:
People with diabetes are at higher risk of periodontitis not only because of bacteria but primarily due to immune dysregulation and impaired healing.
📎 This means blood sugar control and periodontal treatment must go hand in hand.

11/27/2025