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 ...

Loose teeth - prevention and treatment

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

When an adult has one or more of their teeth become loose it can be very upsetting. Missing teeth are normal for a child, it's considered cute, but not for an adult. The most common reasons for loose teeth are gum disease, accident or trauma to the mouth. Hopefully ...