Diabetes, Periodontal Disease
Naturally our mouths are filled with bacteria. Bacteria feed off of sugar. When you give in to your sweet tooth, you treat the bacteria in your mouth to a buffet. Acid is a by-product of feasting bacteria; thus, creating an acidic environment. Acidic environments are...
Periodontal Disease, Treatments
If you have heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, or loose or missing teeth, then it’s time to get to a periodontist as quickly as possible. There’s no time like the present to ensure periodontal disease isn’t making your condition worse. You may give the...
Periodontal Disease, Systemic Health
Gum disease is one of the most commonly occurring illnesses in all societies. Periodontal disease affects approximately 75 percent of adults over age 30 and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease begins with an accumulation of plaque — a sticky...
