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October 4, 2023
It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)!...
Read MoreCauses of Periodontal Disease
October 4, 2023
Periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease and periodontitis, is a progressive disease which, if left untreated, may...
Read MoreTypes of Periodontal Disease
October 4, 2023
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive disease which affects the supporting and surrounding tissue...
Read MoreSigns & Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
October 4, 2023
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive condition and the leading cause of tooth loss...
Read MoreMouth – Body Connection
October 4, 2023
Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes,...
Read MorePeriodontal Disease and Diabetes
October 4, 2023
It is well documented that people who suffer from diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections than non-diabetes sufferers. It...
Read MorePeriodontal Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke
October 4, 2023
Periodontal disease, heart disease and stroke may seem to be unlikely bedfellows, but researchers have found that gum disease sufferers...
Read MorePeriodontal Disease and Pregnancy
October 4, 2023
Researchers have shown that periodontal disease in expectant mothers actually exposes their unborn child to many different risks, particularly if...
Read MorePeriodontal Disease and Osteoporosis
October 4, 2023
Periodontal disease is characterized by a progressive loss of supportive gingival tissue in the gums and jawbone. It is the...
Read MorePeriodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease
October 4, 2023
Periodontal disease (also called periodontitis and gum disease) has been linked to respiratory disease through recent research studies. Researchers have...
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