Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is one of the largest threats to a patient’s oral health—leading to gum recession and tooth loss if left untreated. Many patients assume it’s solely the result of poor oral hygiene, but other[…]
Month: April 2016
Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
A huge number of medical conditions are associated with old age, periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease among them. But age itself is not always the reason these issues develop. Correlations have been found between periodontal disease and AD, which persist[…]
Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Periodontal disease can impact your oral health, but it can also impact your overall health in a much more significant way. There has been recent research that suggests that periodontal disease can predict the severity and presence of rheumatoid arthritis[…]