Could You Have Gum Disease?
Could You Have Gum Disease? Oral Hygiene Aptos Bad breath, aching jaw, painful chewing, and swollen gums — sound familiar? It might surprise you to learn that hundreds of Americans suffer from gum disease, or periodontal disease, and if these painful symptoms remind you of your daily life, you may be one of those hundred. Addressing […]
If Your Teeth Could Talk
The Mouth Offers Clues to Disorders and Disease; Dentists Could Play Larger Role in Patient Care Read the Full Article on The Wall Street Journal The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the mouth provides an even better view of the body as a whole. Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, […]
Dental Myths, Facts and Oddities – 6 Quick Tips
Dental Myths, Facts and Oddities – 6 Quick Tips Soft Bristled Tooth Brushes are best for brushing because they do not cause gingival recession Ignore Handle Shapes – the neck of the brush has little effect on overall results. Time and technique are what matter most. Electric is not necessarily better. They are potentially easier to […]
The Why, When, How and Where of Tongue Scraping
The Why, When, How and Where of Tongue Scraping Imagine it’s still winter … you’re standing at the door, ready to brave the cold. You’re layered-up with three shirts and a sweatshirt, your heavy winter coat, and two layers of socks underneath your waterproof winter boots. Then you’ve got those awesome jeans with the flannel […]
Did you know the idiom “long in the tooth” was originally used to describe horses with gum recession?
How Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
Here is a closer look at how oral health affects overall health.
Inflammation Causes Heart Disease, Gum Disease Causes Inflammation. Why It’s Important To Treat Gum Disease Today
Chronic inflammation is harmful, acute inflammation is beneficial. Gum disease is when bad bacteria sits in your gums causing chronic inflammation. Read this article by World Renowned Heart Surgeon, Dr. Lundell, about how this cycle of inflammation is deadly. January 21, 2015 – We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a […]
Whoopi Goldberg talks about Gum Disease – It can kill you!
Whoopi Goldberg speaks out about her battle with gum disease. Saliva is a communicable vector to spread the disease. Gum disease is linked to dementia, heart disease, stroke, preterm birth and fertility problems, rheumatoid arthritis, fatal CHD, organ transplant failure, pneumonia, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Cancer! What is Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)? Gum […]
