Treatment For Gum Disease: What Needs to Be Done
About 47.2% of adults have some form of gum disease. Plaque and tartar build-up on your teeth activate harmful bacteria that attack your gums, causing gum disease. If you fail to get early treatment, it can lead to tooth loss, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Your dentist will assess your gums to know the type of gum […]
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How to Prevent Tooth Decay During the Holidays
How does the stereotypical holiday diet affect tooth decay? We all know that sugar is bad for our teeth, and it’s no secret that there is often an influx of sugary foods made available to you during the month of December because of the holidays. It seems like every Christmas cookie you see is made […]
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The Connection between Diabetes and Gum Disease
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 […]
Read More ▸Delaying gum disease treatment? 3 reasons why you shouldn’t
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
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
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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Debunking Common Dental Myths
There is a solid chance that you or someone you know has a fear of visiting the dentist. In fact, 4.3% of Americans are so terrified of going to the dentist that they simply don’t go (Department of Health and Human Services). We want to address some of the most common myths regarding visiting the […]
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Understanding the Bacteria in your Mouth
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
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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