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The Connection between Diabetes and Gum Disease

Sahil — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:39:39 +0000

November is Diabetes Awareness Month to bring attention to the disease and the millions of people affected by it. We’d like to join this effort from the perspective of your oral health. Like other diseases linked to periodontitis, diabetes is both a cause and effect of gum disease. This bi-directional relationship presents a tricky approach […]

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Delaying gum disease treatment? 3 reasons why you shouldn’t

Sahil — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 21:28:02 +0000

There are many reasons we can come up with to skip out on going to the dentist regularly (or even at all). Not many people go to the orthodontist’s office because they want to. It can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, costly…the list goes on. Nevertheless, time waits for no one. Sooner or later we all have […]

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Gum Disease is Linked to 14% Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

Sahil — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:24:52 +0000

What could your dentist know about breast cancer? More than you might think. Your mouth can be home to a myriad of different bacteria; however, the average person’s mouth hosts only about 10% or less of these strains. Of those, a much smaller amount could be considered harmful bacteria, or bacteria which can eventually lead […]

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Could Gum Disease Cause Heart Disease? Some Experts Think So

Sahil — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:27:27 +0000

The Growing Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease Growing evidence continues to suggest a link between gum disease and heart disease (as well as other diseases such as diabetes and colon cancer). Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of bacterial origin. Recently, the Colgate Oral and Dental Heath Resource Centre, along with Columbia University, phrased periodontitis […]

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Understanding the Bacteria in your Mouth

Sahil — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:23:18 +0000

Although each person only holds 30 to 80 at a given time, your mouth can house over 700 different strains of bacteria. Most of these microscopic critters are harmless, however, there are a few that can harm your health that you should be aware of. Let’s take a look at a couple. Porphyromonas gingivalis Also […]

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Four Signs of Gum Disease

Sahil — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:29:20 +0000

Sometimes it’s a little difficult to know if you need dental help. Some signs are more subtle and hard to spot, but if they’re noticed early, they can save unneeded stress, time, and money. Here are four things to look out for when caring for your own teeth. Speak to your periodontist if you have any concerns about […]

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