Your Health
Making Gum Health a Matter of the Heart
Ask pretty much anybody, and they’ll tell you that it’s extremely important to have a healthy heart. But despite this, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. And even though more and more people are taking steps to lead heart-healthy lives, one of the…
Read MoreGum Health Affects Diabetes And Vice Versa
There is a strong correlation between gum health and your general wellness. Pathogens that enter the bloodstream are likely to enter through the busiest port in the body—your mouth. In fact, specific strains of harmful bacteria present in infected periodontal pockets have also been implicated in cases of colorectal cancer, respiratory disease, heart disease and…
Read MoreFor Men, Perio Protect Certainly Can’t Hurt Your Love Life
Beyond the benefits of whiter teeth and fresher breath, treating gum disease may also enhance romantic pursuits in another crucial area. In fact, we have seen several recent studies suggesting an association between periodontal disease and erectile dysfunction. For those of us who have been studying the effects of gum disease on the function of…
Read MoreHy-Five Your Hygienist
April is Oral Health Month. And, fittingly, an entire week of Oral Health Month is National Hygienists Week. Hygienists do so much more than clean teeth. They are usually the first person a patient sees when they come in for routine checkups. The hygienist is there to guide you through the dental exam, ask important…
Read MoreSmile, It’s National Dentists Day
It can be hard to tell your dentist how much you appreciate him or her, especially when your mouth is full of mirrors and those plastic gum stretcher things. But don’t worry, there’s more than one way to say thanks without having to spit out any instruments in the process. With March 6th being National…
Read MoreYour Heart Hearts Healthy Gums
February was both Heart Health Month and Gum Disease Awareness Month. (It also happened to be National Grapefruit Month, but that’s a tad off topic for our purposes.) That meant it was the perfect time of year to check in with one of the leading experts in understanding the link between oral health and cardiovascular…
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