Posts Tagged ‘Periodontal Disease’
The Truth About Gum Recession
If you are self-conscious about your smile, gum recession could be the culprit. Not only that, but gum recession has been associated with serious health issues such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and pregnancy complications. Gum disease is the leading cause of gum recession, but other factors can contribute to it. To safeguard…
Read MoreDangers Of Progressive Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a condition that affects millions of Americans. According to studies by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), almost half of American adults above 30 years of age are impacted by periodontal disease. The symptoms can often go unnoticed until it is too late for treatment. Our oral health plays a major role…
Read More5 Myths About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Disease (or commonly called gum disease) generally affects everyone at some point in their lives. Studies have shown at any one time more than 80% are affected by the disease. It is an extremely common disease that if left untreated is quite progressive. Luckily, for most patients, periodontal disease in its earliest form,…
Read MoreIs Periodontal Disease Reversible?
Periodontal disease is a common and often unpleasant disease ranging from its earliest form of gingivitis all the way to advanced chronic periodontitis. According to research evidence, it could also play a role in a whole host of seemingly unrelated health problems. Periodontal Disease is a slow, progressive disease that has the capability to destroy…
Read MoreTop 5 Signs Of Periodontal Disease
Nearly 50 percent of all patients experience some form of periodontal disease in their lives. Most fail to understand that if periodontal disease is left untreated, it can negatively impact your oral health, resulting in dental infections, gum recession, and possibly tooth loss. Your gums are an essential part of oral and overall health,…
Read MoreTop Ways Your Dentist Can Save Your Health
We have long known that our dental health and general health are intimately tied together. Every system in the body is interconnected, so why should your mouth be any different. It is, after all, the entry point to our digestive system. As a result of this interconnection, your oral health can positively or negatively…
Read MoreDo You Need To Floss?
To Floss Or Not To Floss, the age old question. Flossing is necessary to maintain optimal dental health. Flossing at least once a day helps remove the sticky layer (plaque) that develops along our gum line and between teeth. This dental plaque when allowed to build up will eventually irritate your gum tissues and give…
Read MoreCan 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 MoreHealthy Diet Equals Bright Smile
All the food and drinks that enter our body pass through our mouths and come in direct contact with our teeth. This means these foods and drinks have a direct impact on the health of your smile. A typical American diet can consist of processed foods loaded with sugar and highly acidic drinks (like soda…
Read MoreWhat Is Halitosis?
Halitosis is the medical term for chronic bad breath. Having halitosis is far different than having bad breath from eating too much garlic. Halitosis is a lingering bad breath and could be an indicator of something more serious going on with your health. What Causes Halitosis? –What We Eat. What we consume at meals and…
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