Posts Tagged ‘periodontal bone loss’
Can Periodontal Disease Affect Blood Pressure?
Periodontal disease is a slow, progressive disease that affects the teeth, gums, and surrounding bone structure. As periodontal disease advances it can lead to tooth loss but recent studies have linked it to issues that can be much more sinister to your overall health. In recent years periodontal disease has been linked to heart…
Read MoreBirth Control and Dental Health
Birth control is an integral part of many women’s lives. The newer method of receiving a birth control shot (DMPA) every Three (3) months versus taking a pill every day has become a convenient way of birth control for many women. Depo-Provera is the most well known and used DPMA. This contraceptive is injected into…
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