Periodontal Disease

Why a Tooth Extraction is Necessary (Sometimes)

Permanent teeth are not meant to be extracted but, in some instances, a tooth extraction is necessary. We have listed…

6 years ago

Is mouthwash really necessary?

There are mint, lemon and salt, ginger, and many more types of mouthwash flavors, but are they really necessary in…

6 years ago

Four warning signs of gum disease

Are you worried that you might have gum disease? Here are four warning signs of gum disease. Bleeding Gums  Your…

6 years ago

How is Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease Related?

Studies claim that osteoporosis may lead to a decrease in the density of the bone in the jaw that provides…

7 years ago

How is Respiratory Disease and Periodontal Disease Related?

Research is beginning to suggest that periodontal disease may also increase your chances of developing a respiratory disease.

7 years ago

Premature Birth and Periodontal Disease

Mothers with periodontal disease have about a four-fold greater chance of having babies that are born too early and too…

7 years ago

How can we Stop Periodontal Disease?

Proper oral examinations can reveal the early signs of gum disease – so it's important to go for checkups on…

7 years ago

Diabetes and Gum Pain

If you’re a diabetic, it’s important to know how gum disease directly affects your health. 

7 years ago

Periodontal Disease and Tobacco use

You are probably familiar with the links between tobacco use and lung disease, cancer and heart disease. But tobacco users…

7 years ago

Can Periodontal Disease be prevented?

Did you know that adults past the age of 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases than from oral health…

7 years ago