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Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more -
Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another infection. Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple hand Read more -
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other diseases Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough to Read more -
Aggressive Forms of Gum Disease May Require Invasive Measures
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
Although aggressive and potentially devastating, periodontal (gum) disease can be brought under control with proven methods. For most patients removing the underlying cause, bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces, Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jan. 29, 2020.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more -
Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 03, 2017.
Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar or Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
posted: Jun. 22, 2017.
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up on Read more -
Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
posted: Apr. 26, 2017.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you also Read more -
A "Silent" Disease Gets Recognition
posted: Oct. 28, 2016.
Today, many people are taking positive steps to reduce the risks posed by major health problems like cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. But there’s one disease that makes the Read more -
Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 29, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious condition that if left untreated could lead to tooth loss. While gum disease is primarily caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque and Read more -
Difficult or Not, Plaque Removal is Necessary for Stopping Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 21, 2015.
When we refer to periodontal (gum) disease, we’re actually talking about a family of progressive, infectious diseases that attack the gums and other tissues attached to the teeth. Caused primarily Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention
posted: Jun. 26, 2015.
Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could ultimately Read more -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the Read more -
Five Things to Know About Bleeding Gums
posted: Oct. 07, 2014.
Did you ever brush your teeth and find that your gums were bleeding slightly? This unwelcome discovery is more common than you might think — and it might have something Read more
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