Gingivitis Can Develope Into Chronic Periodontal Disease

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Gingivitis is something that should not be ignored. If your  gums are bleeding it is time to see a  dentist, and soon! Gingivitis can progress into serious chronic periodontal disease and that can mean the loss of your teeth, and even more, this condition may even be linked to heart ...

Tooth Pockets

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

When you don't take care of your teeth, cavities are not the only concern. You can still lose all your teeth and it isn't from decay. It is from gum disease – periodontal disease – that can start out as bleeding gums and turn to gingivitis then progress to chronic ...

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 ...

Periodontal Disease, Dental Plaque Bacteria and Arterial Blockages

Friday, March 21st, 2008

If you suffer from periodontal disease, you need to do something about it. There is more at risk than your teeth! The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD) studied the effects of bacteria to possible links between gum and heart disease. By exposing human blood platelets to samples of bacteria taken ...

Gum Disease And Your General Health

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Some doctors warn that gum disease can shorten your life by causing heart problems, among those doctors is Dr. Oz, author of such books as “You – Staying Young”. People once thought it was only tooth loss you had to worry about with chronic gum infection but now we understand ...