Your mouth, just like the rest of your body, is comprised of several interconnected systems. When one component of your oral health suffers, the other systems are likely to fall under siege. This interconnected relationship is especially true with periodontal[…]
Periodontal Disease and Laser Gum Therapy
If you have ever visited our Phoenix periodontist office, you have probably seen brochures or pamphlets about gum disease. We do our best to educate our patients about the dangers of gum disease in order to prevent it from occurring.[…]
Periodontal Disease and Age
With over 120 different systemic diseases exhibiting symptoms in your mouth, your periodontal health says a lot about you. Factors like genetics, stress, medications, and personal habits can contribute to the development of periodontal disease, a serious oral health condition[…]
Periodontal Disease and Eating Disorders
Like all eating disorders, bulimia nervosa can be very damaging to a person’s overall health. However, noticing these detrimental effects in yourself or in someone you love might be more difficult than you would think. This is because many individuals[…]
Periodontal Disease and Dry Mouth
At Dr. Trujillo’s office, we encounter many cases of periodontal disease linked to a patient’s dry mouth or xerostomia. Although dry mouth alone is not a cause of gum disease, its effects can play a major role in the development[…]
Periodontal Disease and Hearing Loss
Many people wouldn’t think to associate periodontal disease with hearing loss. However, gum disease has been proven through numerous studies to have a direct impact on your hearing. What Role Does Gum Disease Play In Hearing? The inflammation associated with[…]
Periodontal Disease and Cancer
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is one of the biggest threats to oral health. It’s the leading cause of tooth loss among American adults and can cause other serious issues with the bones in your jaw if left[…]
Periodontal Disease and Nutrition
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[…]
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[…]