Periodontal (gum) disease is a very common enemy of the astute dentist, and we now know that is can have very serious implications to those who suffer from it. Gum disease is linked to diabetes, low birth weight infants, heart disease, high blood pressure, and it is the major cause of tooth loss in adults today. This relationship now has…
Healthy gums do not bleed. Any amount of bleeding during brushing on on minimal stimulation is, therefore, variation from health. Both gingivitis and periodontitis are forms of gum disease. Classification of gum diseases is very difficult because they are caused by many different types of germs and are dependent on the overall health of each individual patient. However, recently it…
I used to come to the dentist every 6 months, but now my hygienist tells me that I need to come in 4 times a year. Why? Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is dentistry’s major foe today. Many studies have been done in the past several years and are ongoing about the links of gum diseases to systemic disorders such…
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