by Office | May 8, 2019 | Periodontal Health
Why do we make such a big deal about gum disease and periodontal health? For one, almost everyone is affected by it. According to one study, 93.8% of all adults were found to have some degree of gingivitis, or early stage gum disease that is largely reversible....
by Office | May 1, 2019 | Periodontal Health
Despite studies like one of several we looked at last week, suggesting that exercise may be even better for periodontal (gum) health than improved diet, more research suggests that diet is crucial – possibly even enough to reverse gum disease on its own. It’s a point...
by Office | Apr 24, 2019 | Periodontal Health
Exercise might be the last thing you think of when it comes to ways of taking care of your teeth (well, unless you’re a regular reader and remember this post), but it’s true. Yes, exercise. Physical activity. Walking. Running. Swimming. Working out at the gym. Playing...
by Office | Feb 20, 2019 | Oral Health, Periodontal Health
Some people say vaping is a healthier option than smoking, but is it? A new study in JAMA Network Open aimed to find out. Researchers analyzed urine samples and data on tobacco use from 5105 participants. Some smoked cigarettes. Some vaped. Some did both....
by Office | Aug 8, 2018 | Periodontal Health
The link between gum disease and other inflammatory conditions is well established. Those systemic health problems include heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and some cancers. Consider breast cancer, for instance. A while back, we looked at a 2011 study out of Sweden...
by Office | Jul 25, 2018 | Oral Health, Periodontal Health
Chances are, you already know that good oral health is essential to overall health. But did you know that gum disease is more common in heart attack patients than in healthy individuals? Not only are both conditions marked by chronic inflammation; many of the bacteria...
