Gum Disease and Other Diseases
Gum Disease and Other Systemic Diseases Several studies have shown a link between periodontal disease and other systemic diseases. While a causal relationship has not been conclusively established, research suggest that periodontal disease may contribute to the progression of other diseases. Diabetes People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without […]
Gum Disease Risk Factors
There are a variety of risk factors that may contribute to the development and/or progression of periodontal disease. It’s important to talk with your periodontist about any potential risk factors so he or she can adequately classify your disease and establish the right treatment plan. Age Studies indicate that older people have the highest rates […]
Gum Disease Information
Gum disease is often silent, meaning symptoms may not appear until the advanced stages. However, warning signs of gum disease include the following: Red, swollen, or tender gums or other pain in your mouth Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth […]
Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, Exploring the nation’s oral health over the last 20 years
Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges Exploring the nation’s oral health over the last 20 years “Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being. That relationship was a major conclusion of a Surgeon General’s report on oral health some 20 years ago, yet the many ways in which oral health is related to […]
2020 study links Periodontitis and COVID-19 complications
2020 study links Periodontitis and COVID-19 complications From the American Academy of Periodontology website: “Systemic inflammation is not only a symptom of COVID-19, but can also be a symptom of periodontal disease, or gum disease. Noticing this similarity, new research published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology found that gum disease is linked to severe COVID-19-related […]
The Relationship Between Diabetes And Periodontal Disease
The Relationship Between Diabetes And Periodontal Disease For years we’ve known that people with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because diabetics are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often […]
Periodontal Disease Can Impact Your Heart
Periodontal Disease Can Impact Your Heart It’s possible that if you have periodontal disease, you may be at risk for cardiovascular disease. We’ve known that bacteria may affect the heart. Now evidence is mounting that suggests people with periodontal disease – a bacterial infection, may be more at risk of having cardiovascular disease, than patients without […]
How Periodontal Disease Can Affect Your Pregnancy
How Periodontal Disease Can Affect Your Pregnancy It’s possible that if you have periodontal disease and are pregnant, you may be at risk for having a premature, low birthweight baby. For a long time we’ve known that many risk factors contribute to mothers having babies that are born prematurely at a low birthweight – smoking, alcohol use, drug […]
Tobacco & Periodontal Disease
Tobacco & Periodontal Disease As you probably already know, tobacco use is linked with many serious illnesses such as cancer, lung disease and heart disease, as well as numerous other health problems. What you may not know is tobacco users also are at increased risk for periodontal disease. In fact, many studies have shown that tobacco […]
Should You Continue To Floss?
In recent news, the value of flossing has been called into question. However, the American Academy of Periodontology has made it clear that everyone should continue flossing their teeth daily. In a statement issued on August 2, 2016, the AAP said: “The American Academy of Periodontology recommends daily flossing as one part of a regular […]
