Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
If you suffer from type 2 diabetes, caring for your teeth may be able to help your blood glucose level Around 30 million people in the United States live with diabetes, and type 2 diabetes makes up the vast majority of these cases. Type 2 diabetes is a...
Feb 19, 2018 | Blog, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease
A 10-year study has found that two types of bacteria that are present in individuals with gum disease can increase the chances of being affected by esophageal cancer. Home The study found that one of the bacteria, in particular, Tannerella forsythia, may increase the...
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...
