Diabetes and Dental Care

Diabetes and Dental Care

If you have diabetes, the unfortunate fact is that you are more prone to gum disease. Gum disease, also called periodontitis, is an infection that affects your gums. The infection targets the bone and soft tissue that supports your teeth. A membrane made of bacterial...
Gum Disease and the Cancer Link

Gum Disease and the Cancer Link

We all know we need to take good care of our oral health and pearly whites. Gum disease can be dangerous, and now studies suggest that there might be a connection between gum disease and some cancers. Results indicated that those who suffered from gum disease were 14...
Do You Have Gingivitis?

Do You Have Gingivitis?

Have you noticed a little blood in your sink after you brush your teeth? This blood can be one of the first signs that you have gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease (also known as periodontal disease). During this first stage of gum disease, only your...