Periodontal Disease And High Blood Pressure
Gum disease may increase your risk of all kinds of other health complications, including stroke, diabetes and heart disease. Gum disease has even been linked with problems in pregnancy and dementia.
Oral health: A window to your overall health
Gum disease may increase your risk of all kinds of other health complications, including stroke, diabetes and heart disease. Gum disease has even been linked with problems in pregnancy and dementia.
Cosmetic and Plastic Gum Surgery
Here at DC Perio & Implants we realize that there are many elements that make up an ideal smile; bright, healthy-looking teeth immediately come to mind. But the gum tissue that surrounds and supports those teeth also plays a big role in how appealing your smile will look.
What is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift, also called sinus augmentation, is a procedure that makes it easier to place dental implants. Some patients need dental implants but have suffered bone loss, thus not having sufficient bone support necessary for implants.
Diabetes and Gum Disease
Gum disease affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth and eventually leads to tooth loss. The good news, though, is that gum disease is preventable and can be easily treated in the early stages of the disease. However, if untreated it can lead to the loss of bone and support structure...
Older Americans and their Periodontal Health
May is Older Americans Health Month. At DC Perio & Implants we recognize that healthy teeth and gums are an integral part of our older patients overall health. As we get older, the social aspect of our life becomes more important.
Gum Disease and Women
Women who are menopausal or post-menopausal may experience changes in their mouths. They may notice discomfort in the mouth, including dry mouth, pain and burning sensations in the gum tissue and altered taste, especially salty, peppery or sour.
How does Cystic Fibrosis affect your teeth and gums?
One of our specialties at DC Perio & Implants is our focus on replacement of teeth and dental implants. A dental implant is a high-tech replacement of the roots that provide a permanent foundation for fixed replaced of teeth.
Do Dental Implants Prevent Bone loss?
One of our specialties at DC Perio & Implants is our focus on replacement of teeth and dental implants. A dental implant is a high-tech replacement of the roots that provide a permanent foundation for fixed replaced of teeth.
Dental Implants Vs. Dentures
One of our specialties at DC Perio & Implants is our focus on replacement of teeth and dental implants. A dental implant is a high-tech replacement of the roots that provide a permanent foundation for fixed replaced of teeth.