Periodontal Dentistry

Guard Against Gum Disease

More than half of adult Americans have gum disease. Poor nutrition causes much of it, with neglect contributing a share. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease, with doctors suggesting that bacteria from gums move into the bloodstream and then to the heart, in turn, causing an increased rate [...]

Your Mouth and Gum Disease

"A Family Affair" Think of the great things you've passed along to your kids: a sense of humor, charm, style, wit—why, the list could go on and on of course! Unfortunately, some of the things passed from parent to child aren't that great. One is a predisposition towards periodontitis, also [...]