gum disease

Smoking and Still Smiling?

Stop Smoking Today! Giving up smoking is crucial for oral health. If you've spent the time and effort to get your mouth and teeth in shape, then make sure you aren't forgetting about this extra bad habit. As if there isn't enough reason to give up smoking, your dental health [...]

Diabetes and Your Mouth

Tell Your Dentist About Your Diabetes We could be the first to know. Don't let us be the last. Diabetes affects the blood chemistry and metabolism of those who suffer from the condition. Without proper medication, people with diabetes run the risk of multiple severe disorders. However, early detection can [...]

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 [...]