Archive for September, 2008

My Fight Against Chronic Periodontal Disease

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

I've been fighting periodontal disease for many years. Long ago, when I noticed that some of my teeth were becoming loose, I went to the dentist and discovered I had deep pockets around my teeth and was in need of periodontal surgery. I had the unpleasant surgery, the gums ...

The Link Between Heart Disease and Periodontal Disease

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Having an ongoing infection in your mouth can be dangerous to your overall health. Not only are you at risk for bone loss, loose teeth and eventually having implants or dentures, but heart disease is thought to be a possible consequence of periodontal disease. There are theories to try ...

Oral Health Problems

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Dental problems, oral health problems, these things can be painful and troublesome. Even having a chronic gum infection can eventually lead to more than losing your teeth. There is evidence that it may lead to heart attacks and/or strokes. I've personally struggled with oral health problems and have chronic periodontal ...