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Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
posted: Aug. 25, 2020.

If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 Read more
This February, Show a Little Love to Both Your Heart and Your Gums
posted: Feb. 07, 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
Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.

Among dental restorations, implants are the closest prosthetic we have to real teeth. They not only replace the visible crown, but the titanium post imbedded in the jawbone adequately Read more
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 10, 2019.

Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read more
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
posted: May 13, 2019.

Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read more
Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.

You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than Read more
Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.

In 2016, voters in three states—California, Massachusetts and Nevada—joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia in legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. These referenda moved the country Read more
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.

Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read more
Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
posted: Oct. 20, 2017.

Over a lifetime, teeth can endure temperatures ranging from freezing to near boiling, biting forces of as much as 150 pounds per square inch and a hostile environment teeming Read more
Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 31, 2017.

Archeologists can tell us quite a bit about our primitive ancestors. For example, because of their coarse, abrasive diet and a primitive understanding of oral hygiene, their teeth had Read more
Keep an Eye on your Gums to Catch Disease Early
posted: Sep. 30, 2015.

You have a great smile: beautiful white teeth all perfectly aligned. But unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease might even now be damaging your gum tissues, setting the stage Read more
Prevention is the Key in the Fight Against Periodontal Disease
posted: Jun. 10, 2014.

Billions of bacteria live in each of our mouths, sharing a common environment with teeth and soft tissues. Most of the time, they coexist in symbiotic balance. But sometimes Read more
Gum Disease: A "Silent" Problem You Shouldn't Ignore
posted: Oct. 30, 2013.

Because its symptoms can be easy to overlook, gum disease is sometimes called a “silent” malady. But don't underestimate this problem! Untreated periodontal disease can progress into a serious Read more

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