Periodontitis Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure
Studies show that periodontitis may be associated with elevated systolic blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals,…
Category: Gum Disease
What is Scaling & Root Planing?
Teeth scaling and root planing are considered to be the “gold standard” treatment for chronic periodontal…
Gum Disease FAQs: How Can I Fight Gum Disease At Home?
Home remedies are popular these days to promote health and wellness. When people have bleeding or…
Is Gum Disease Linked to Smoking?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 34.1 million people smoke in the United States,…
5 Surprising Risk Factors for Gum Disease
You may already know some of the common risk factors for periodontal (gum) disease such as…
5 Benefits of Using Laser Therapy to Treat Gum Disease
While traditional periodontal treatments such as pocket reduction/osseous surgery are effective and widely used to treat…
The Gum & Heart Connection
For most of us, when we think of February, we probably think about Valentine’s Day and…
Is teeth whitening safe for my gums?
Teeth whitening can be an easy and effective way to improve your smile. With all the…
6 Myths about Gum Disease You Need to Know!
Gum disease is a mouth infection that afflicts more than half of adults over the age…
Can gum disease be cured?
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the gums, the soft tissues…