11/01/2022
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is the product of infections and inflammation in the mouth. While the disease starts in the gums, infection will spread to the bone and the rest of the body. This causes systemic disease and increases the risk of heart attacks, bloo...
View More10/01/2022
When it comes to teeth straightening, orthodontic treatment provides choices that cover the full range of alignment needs. Braces are the original approach to tooth alignment and first came into practice in the early 1900s. Of course, they have significantly evolved over this tim...
View More09/01/2022
Inflammation is well understood to be a major compromiser of systemic health, but although there have been many natural treatments of inflammation – some going back thousands of years – there is currently an overreliance on NSAIDS. NSAIDs are among the most used medic...
View More08/01/2022
In a recent cross-sectional population-based study to evaluate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis in the older population segment, strong associations were made between the existence of halitosis and: Age Level of education Access to dental care Number of teeth pr...
View More07/08/2022
Poor oral health can be a trigger for cardiovascular disease. Logically, a causal link can be established between poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease and then a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular illness, as well as a host of other serious issues. Periodont...
View More07/08/2022
Modern medicine, with its high degree of specialization, could make it seem like your body is subdivided into separately functioning parts independent from each other. In fact, your body is a tightly connected system of biochemical operations that process billions of cellular tra...
View More12/14/2021
Most physical traits are genetic, from the color of your eyes to how tall you are. But is periodontal disease one of these genetic traits that can be passed down from generation to generation, in the same way the color of your hair or your height are? Recent studies point...
View More11/16/2021
If you’re only getting a cleaning or having a cavity filled, you might wonder why your dentist is checking your blood pressure first. Actually, this check is now a routine procedure and standard of care for many dentists. But why are more and more top dentists doing it?&nbs...
View More08/20/2021
The brightest, healthiest smiles have no tooth decay or cavities. Tooth decay is among the first sign of periodontal disease. It can usually be easily recognized by its symptoms, but may also occur without you even noticing it until after the situation has already advanced. ...
View More07/24/2021
It’s not uncommon to be afraid of going to the dentist. According to recent studies, it’s estimated that between 5-8% of Americans avoid the dentist out of fear. However, the percentage of those who feel anxious about the dentist is even higher. This fear and anxiet...
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