Perioscopy - A revolution in gum treatment
Perioscopy is a new non-surgical intervention for gum disease which enables diagnosis and treatment of areas below the gum line without the discomfort and inconvenience of surgery.
Dental Implants - your third set of teeth
Over the last two decades dental implants have revolutionisd tooth replacement and the practice of dentistry.
Periodontal Surgery - Restoring healthy gums
Has your dentist has told you that you need surgery to treat your periodontal disease? Find out what you can expect from modern surgical procedures.
Understanding gum disease
Your mouth is an ecosystem containing over 600 bacterial organisms that normally live in harmony with your gum tissue. Sometimes, however, that harmony is broken and the result is the silent but dangerous periodontal disease.
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Recent evidence indicates that periodontal disease may play a significant role in many conditions that effect your general heath and well-being. Diabetes is once such condition.
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Your guide to gum health
Heart disease and oral health: role of oral bacteria in heart plaque
The billions of bacteria and other microscopic critters that live in the mouth unquestionably influence the health of teeth and gums. But do they also cause problems for the heart and blood vessels? And can improving oral health prevent cardiovascular problems? Continue Reading ...
Gum disease linked to head and neck cancer
The health hazards associated with chronic periodontitis (gum disease) extend way beyond the mouth. For years people have been warned that persistent periodontitis can cause heart disease. Now a new study suggests that gum disease may also be a risk factor for cancers of the head and neck. Continue Reading ...
Dispelling Myths about Gum Disease: The Truth Behind Healthy Teeth and Gums
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) estimates that approximately three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease – from mild cases of gingivitis, to the more severe form known as periodontitis. However, despite this prevalence, approximately only three percent seek treatment for their gum disease. Continue Reading ...
Healthy Gums and a Healthy Heart
Cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of men and women in the United States, is a major public health issue contributing to 2,400 deaths each day. Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys bone and gum tissues that support the teeth affects nearly 75 percent of Americans and is the major cause of adult tooth loss. Continue Reading ...
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