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How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read more -
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
posted: Jun. 30, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read more -
All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
posted: May 27, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read more -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 07, 2019.
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read more -
Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 06, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar Read more -
Bleeding Gums are a Possible Sign of Periodontal Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 08, 2014.
If you notice your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth, you’re not alone — it’s estimated that as many as 90% of the population have at some time Read more -
Gum Disease may Affect Other Conditions in the Body - and Vise Versa
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.
As we continue to learn about the delicate balance between the body’s various organ systems, we’re discovering what affects one part of the body may affect other parts. This Read more