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Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse

posted: Sep. 24, 2021.

Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read more

Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse

posted: Sep. 24, 2021.

Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read more

3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease

posted: Aug. 30, 2020.

While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more

3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease

posted: Aug. 30, 2020.

While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more

Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it

posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

Dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement with their life-like appearance, high success rate and durability. If you have significant dental issues, they may seem like the perfect answer. Read more

Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it

posted: Jun. 01, 2020.

Dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement with their life-like appearance, high success rate and durability. If you have significant dental issues, they may seem like the perfect answer. Read more

Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease

posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

If you’ve had issues with periodontal (gum) disease, no doubt a few things have changed for you. You may be seeing us for dental cleanings and checkups more frequently Read more

Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease

posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

If you’ve had issues with periodontal (gum) disease, no doubt a few things have changed for you. You may be seeing us for dental cleanings and checkups more frequently Read more

This February, Show a Little Love to Both Your Heart and Your Gums

posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

It’s February and time for a little heart love. And not just the Valentine’s Day kind: February is also American Heart Month, when healthcare providers promote cardiovascular health. That Read more

This February, Show a Little Love to Both Your Heart and Your Gums

posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

It’s February and time for a little heart love. And not just the Valentine’s Day kind: February is also American Heart Month, when healthcare providers promote cardiovascular health. That Read more

These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease

posted: Jan. 03, 2020.

Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more

These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease

posted: Jan. 03, 2020.

Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more

Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease

posted: Aug. 06, 2019.

In many parts of the country, summer is often a synonym for "blast furnace" and can be downright hot and miserable. If you find yourself in such a climate, Read more

Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease

posted: Aug. 06, 2019.

In many parts of the country, summer is often a synonym for "blast furnace" and can be downright hot and miserable. If you find yourself in such a climate, Read more

Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease

posted: Jan. 08, 2019.

Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more

Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease

posted: Jan. 08, 2019.

Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more

Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

posted: Oct. 30, 2018.

Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more