periodontal disease

How Cannabis Impacts Oral Health

Thursday March 19, 2020
General Dentistry, Oral Health and Hygiene, Smile Makeover

The use of cannabis as a medical treatment has been increasing steadily for the last couple years. You or someone you know might be using it now to treat a …

#cannabis, #marijuana, #medical, #oral health, #periodontal disease,

When to See a Periodontist for Gum Disease

Wednesday July 10, 2019
Gum Disease

A periodontist is a specialist whose major area of expertise is in treating gum disease and other conditions. While the type or stage of gum disease you’re dealing with would …

#gum disease, #periodontal disease, #periodontist,

What Does Oral Health Have to Do with Blood Pressure?

Thursday November 15, 2018
General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Oral Health and Hygiene

If it seems like you’re reading more these days about different health conditions that can be traced back to oral health in some way, you are! More and more research …

#gum disease, #high blood pressure, #hypertension, #periodontal disease,

Large Study Links Severe Gum Disease and Cancer

Monday March 12, 2018
General Dentistry, Gum Disease

A long-term study conducted by researchers from Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus in Massachusetts, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland and Kimmel Cancer Center in Pennsylvania shows …

#bacteria, #cancer, #oral health, #periodontal disease,