Jan 12, 2011 | Dental Implant, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Tooth Extraction
Drs. Craddock and Godat use special procedures to help improve your healing after certain procedures. One of these is listed below. The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation, according to an article in...
Jan 2, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Spreading the Word About the Perio/Stillbirth Connection Many clinicians are unaware that the bacteria that thrive in women with gum disease can travel through their blood and harm or even kill an unborn child. We have begun getting the word out through the media,...
Jan 1, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Perio Protect® Perio Protect® is a custom-fit tray made by a specialized dental laboratory from impressions of the patient’s mouth taken by a dentist. The company states that, “Perio Protect® is a comprehensive method that is customized for individual patients to help...
Jan 1, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
NEW YORK | Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:18am EST Trouble thinking? Better see the dentist NEW YORK (Reuters) – Good oral care such as regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist, may help aging adults keep their thinking skills intact, according to a U.S. study....
Jan 1, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
This is from our friends at WebMD Advanced Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk Study Shows Link Between Periodontitis and Risk of Head and Neck Cancer By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Sept. 8, 2009 — Taking care of your teeth and...
Dec 23, 2010 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Fish Oil Eating even moderate amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, typically found in foods such as salmon and other fatty fish, may help ward off gum disease, new research suggests.Researchers divided nearly 9,200 adults aged 20 and up participating in the National Health...
