Feb 5, 2018 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A pioneering study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) has revealed a startling connection between gum disease and an elevated risk of various cancers in postmenopausal women. This extensive research, which stands as the first national study of...
Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A study completed by the Federal University of Santa Maria Dental School in Brazil found that Women with periodontitis are 2-3x more likely to develop breast cancer. It has been speculated that gum disease could be linked to breast cancer and researchers of this study...
Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Many people think that just brushing their teeth is enough to remove all of the bacteria and plaque, but that is not the case. To properly clean your teeth, keep gums healthy and remove plaque, you need to floss also. Over 500 bacterias are found in plaque, according...
Dec 26, 2017 | Blog, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
According to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetics (AANA), e-cigarettes may cause complication during and after dental surgery. Although e-cigarettes have been labeled “healthier,” they still contain nicotine which can affect the healing process and have an...
Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A study completed by the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, and presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, found that periodontitis treatment can significantly lower blood pressure for patients who were at risk of developing high...
Oct 31, 2017 | Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Although oral cancer is a deadly form of cancer, it can be treated. Oral cancer is actually one of the most curable forms of cancer when it is detected early enough. Unfortunately, many people do not take the time to receive an oral cancer screening and it is caught...
