The Perio Patient Podcast

This is a podcast produced by one periodontist to his patients and talks life and the management of a condition of chronic inflammation called periodontitis or periodontal disease. It is produced in small chunks for easy digestion.

Episode 107 Between Patients - The Other Side of Ben Young 10/19/2025

Episode 107 Between Patients - The Other Side of Ben Young In this episode, Dr. Ben Young reflects on how his podcast helps him stay connected with patients beyond the office, offering insights into both his professional philosophy and personal life. He shares his belief in gentle, consistent home care and regular checkups as the foundation of oral health, while encouraging patients to face dental fears with courage. Personally, he discusses his involvement in Al-Anon, his love of Airstream travel, and his commitment to reading, faith, and service. Professionally, he highlights his dedication to improving periodontal care through the LANAP laser procedure and making it accessible to more patients. Ultimately, his goal is to promote lifelong gum health and build trust through open communication and education. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/38638275

Understanding Treatment Costs and Making Informed Decisions 02/26/2025

Understanding Treatment Costs and Making Informed Decisions Understanding the cost of periodontal treatment is essential, but choosing care based solely on price without knowing all options can lead to unnecessary expenses and complications. Dr. Ben Young emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making and warns against profit-driven practices that may cut corners on patient care. He strongly recommends LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) over traditional surgical treatments for gum disease due to its effectiveness, shorter healing time, and lower cost when compared with other therapies that omit the electromagnetic energy component. To make LANAP more accessible, he has reduced its price to align with the cost of a single crown or root canal, making it a more affordable option than extensive periodontal surgery. Insurance coverage for periodontal treatment can be complex and misleading, often leaving patients with unexpected out-of-pocket costs, so understanding policy limitations is crucial. Finally, Dr. Young offers free gum health screenings to help patients assess their needs and connect with trusted general dentists to make sure dental health is maintained long term. Please pass this podcast along to those you know who might benefit. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/35441895

105 A Holiday Reflection for 2024 12/07/2024

105 A Holiday Reflection for 2024 I talk about the difference with managing dental implants and teeth long-term. If you have dental implants there are certain checks you need annually. I also talk about how this holiday season is different from previous ones and also how humility helps us heal. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/34327810

104 -- Growing Together Along Spiritual Lines 09/06/2024

104 -- Growing Together Along Spiritual Lines A review of Supportive Periodontal Therapy and a reflection on spiritual growth as a healthcare provider. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/32946737

Episode 103 Avoiding Overtreatment 06/01/2024

Episode 103 Avoiding Overtreatment My daughter called me with a dental question. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/31560787

PPP 102 Brushing and Flossing Review 04/02/2024

PPP 102 Brushing and Flossing Review People often get a few important oral hygiene concepts wrong. This frequently results in tooth and gum damage. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/30642723

How Much Does It Cost? 11/08/2023

How Much Does It Cost? This a discussion on the topic of cost for periodontal services. I get into dental insurance, LANAP versus conventional periodontal treatment, dental implants as well as the importance of budgeting in ongoing preventive or supportive dental and periodontal care. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/28560086

What is a Crown Lengthening Procedure? 07/27/2023

What is a Crown Lengthening Procedure? Your dentist tells you that you need a crown lengthening procedure. Let me try to explain what this is and why you might need one. Also we will get into the question about how long should people brush their teeth? The answer will be a little deeper than the rote answers often given. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/27585708

99 -- What is a Deep Cleaning? 03/17/2023

99 -- What is a Deep Cleaning? Have you ever had a "deep cleaning"? Did you know this means you have had periodontal disease? It might be a good idea to listen to better understand the differences between different cleanings people can receive. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/26262747

98 -- Happy 23 01/20/2023

98 -- Happy 23 Thoughts about breaking bad habits. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/25670949

97 -- An Introduction to The Still Point Podcast and Holiday Treatment Offer 11/16/2022

97 -- An Introduction to The Still Point Podcast and Holiday Treatment Offer Introducing three recent readings from my daily blog found at thestillpoint.substack.com. Also there is a holiday treatment offer stuck in there as well. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/25041165

96 -- Dentists and Physicians 11/04/2022

96 -- Dentists and Physicians How should you, a patient, interact with dentists and physicians? It is helpful, I think to give you a little background on who the two groups are trained. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/24909597

95 -- An Actionable Step for Changing History 10/09/2022

95 -- An Actionable Step for Changing History I am passing on an idea I think important about the upcoming elections. Be sure to vote. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/24634191

94 -- Gum Recession 09/12/2022

94 -- Gum Recession You have an area of receding gums and you would like to know if it is a problem or not. This podcast delves into all of this and hopefully will help you consider what you might want to do about it. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/24353700

My Mom 08/10/2022

My Mom Is our success in life more about our intelligence or about those who influenced us? In this podcast I tell you about my mom, how she kept me from getting cavities as a child and how she essentially launched my future career. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/24021069

92 -- The Appointment Manager 07/05/2022

92 -- The Appointment Manager The patient is the Appointment Manager and makes decisions for their health care as well as that of the children under their care. I respect expertise but it cannot be used to pressure people to do things they do not feel comfortable doing. Are there exceptions? Sure. There are exceptions to everything it seems, but we are discussing the big picture in this podcast. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/23638637

91 -- On Gratitude 06/17/2022

91 -- On Gratitude Grateful people have learned to give their ego’s a rest. Gratitude and humility go together. Anyone who bristles at the idea of humility and believes it to be a sign of weakness has trouble with true gratitude to others. Sure, we can all learn to thank people as a social behavior, but it will not warm us inside in the same way sincere gratefulness always does. Finally, it takes true courage to admit a need. And we cannot admit needs without humility. And humility is needed to have true gratitude. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/23463305

90 - How I Treat Periodontal Disease and the Podcast 05/13/2022

90 - How I Treat Periodontal Disease and the Podcast On this ninetieth podcast, I think it's time to go back and talk about some of the basics, but it isn't just a rehash. I talk about my recovery experience a little and how it relates to treating periodontal disease and other health conditions. I also give a quick review of the origin of A Tooth Has Four Parts and what its primary purpose is (probably not what you think). Finally, I talk about why I podcast. Enjoy and share if you feel so inclined. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/23105936

89 - The More Dental Insurance You Own and More 04/16/2022

89 - The More Dental Insurance You Own and More I share a brief comment about having multiple insurance policies. It isn't what you might be expecting. thestillpoint.substack.com /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/22808579

88 - Four Short Readings from my Substack 04/01/2022

88 - Four Short Readings from my Substack /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/22653662

February 2022 Update 02/19/2022

February 2022 Update Thoughts of one periodontist. In this episode I give you some background on the video presentation A Tooth Has Four Parts plus I tell you a few stories about my career. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/22189625

86 -- New Directions in 2022 01/25/2022

86 -- New Directions in 2022 I am starting a new project for a wider audience. https://thestillpoint.substack.com/about /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/21897194

85 -- Christmas in a Single Candle 12/23/2021

85 -- Christmas in a Single Candle A talk about Christmas from a more adult perspective. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/21590078

84 -- Discovering a Different Christmas 12/03/2021

84 -- Discovering a Different Christmas Children love wonder and repetition. They want the same stories over and over. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/21371654

83 -- Healthy-Enough 11/12/2021

83 -- Healthy-Enough How do you look for medical and dental information? And when you find it on the Internet, what do you do with it? How do you know from an Internet Search who you should see for care? /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/21139967

82 -- If Dental Treatment Scares You Listen to This First 10/28/2021

82 -- If Dental Treatment Scares You Listen to This First Some tips to help you manage dental fear in yourself and in children. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/20971733

81 -- Benjamin Young's Thoughts About Life 10/08/2021

81 -- Benjamin Young's Thoughts About Life In this podcast you learn about my Airstream, my mom, and the most important question the world is struggling with right now. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/20758967

COVID-19 Update - Excerpts from the Spartacus Letter 9-28-2021 10/01/2021

COVID-19 Update - Excerpts from the Spartacus Letter 9-28-2021 Excerpts from the Spartacus Letter 9-28-2021 /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/20676161

79 -- Something Uplifting for Your Day 09/27/2021

79 -- Something Uplifting for Your Day It's all in the title. /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/20619674

78 -- A Vulture Boards an Airplane 09/10/2021

78 -- A Vulture Boards an Airplane Wait for it... /episode/index/show/theperiopatientpodcast/id/20435447

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