Mar 19, 2018 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Gum disease is a major dental health issue that, unfortunately, many people do not know a lot about. Home Gum disease is an infection that affects the health of your gums. Plaque builds up underneath the gums, forming tartar. When tartar appears, only a deep cleaning...
Mar 6, 2018 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
If you suffer from type 2 diabetes, caring for your teeth may be able to help your blood glucose level Around 30 million people in the United States live with diabetes, and type 2 diabetes makes up the vast majority of these cases. Type 2 diabetes is a...
Feb 19, 2018 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A 10-year study has found that two types of bacteria that are present in individuals with gum disease can increase the chances of being affected by esophageal cancer. Home The study found that one of the bacteria, in particular, Tannerella forsythia, may increase the...
Feb 5, 2018 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A pioneering study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) has revealed a startling connection between gum disease and an elevated risk of various cancers in postmenopausal women. This extensive research, which stands as the first national study of...
Jan 22, 2018 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A study completed by the Federal University of Santa Maria Dental School in Brazil found that Women with periodontitis are 2-3x more likely to develop breast cancer. It has been speculated that gum disease could be linked to breast cancer and researchers of this study...
May 15, 2017 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
When you think of good dental hygiene, what do you think of? You probably think mostly about your teeth, and keeping them in pristine condition. However, this is just half of the battle in maintaining good dental and overall health. Did you know that maintaining...
