Gum/Periodontal Disease Articles & Stories

Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue

Laser Technique Treats Diseased Gum Tissue

There was a time not too long ago when dentists had to treat serious gum disease through highly invasive oral bone surgery. However a new laser technique eliminates all the unpleasant cutting and stitches. The laser removes deteriorating gum tissue (while leaving health tissue intact), restore... Read More


A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life

A Dental Visit Can Save Your Life

Bleeding of the gums is a critical warning sign for over 20 serious disorders, including diabetes, heart disease, pre-diabtes, Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. But which doctor is most likely to spot bleeding bums? The dentist, of course! According to a Chicago dentist with over 25 years ... Read More


Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums

Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums

Men who drink green tea appear to have greater periodontal health than those who don't, a recent study revealed. And it seems the more green tea they drink, the better their gum health is. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition in which the gums and bone supporting the teeth are inflamed. ... Read More


As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health

As Goes Oral Health, So Goes General Health

Many studies are showing a persistent connection between gum disease and other ailments that afflict corners of the body far afield from the teeth. Specifically, when gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) or full-blown periodontal disease is present, it's often the case that doctors find that ... Read More


Dental Cleaning May Alleviate Heart Disease Risk

Dental Cleaning May Alleviate Heart Disease Risk

In patients with mild to moderate gum disease, a trip to the dentist for tartar removal and overall cleaning has the benefit of actually reducing inflammation of the endothelium (lining) of the arteries, thus lowering the risk for heart disease, a small recent study showed. “It invo... Read More


Expert Commentary: Zack Zaibak, DDS - 11/10/2009

Expert Commentary: Zack Zaibak, DDS - 11/10/2009

This new study couldn't be timelier. Growing evidence suggests gum disease increases your risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and even premature birth. Why? Because having gum disease (or periodontal disease) is like having an open, untreated wound. That wound consta... Read More


Expert Commentator: Dr. Martin Marcus 9/22/2009

Expert Commentator: Dr. Martin Marcus 9/22/2009

Today we, as health care professionals, are more cognizant of the links between bacterial inflammation and its effect on all body parts. Most talked about and certainly a hot topic is the relationship between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular (heart) disease. Periodontal disease i... Read More


Dentists May Be First to Notice Eating Disorders

Dentists May Be First to Notice Eating Disorders

Eating disorders have a noticeable effect on teeth, gums and other parts of the dentist’s domain (the mouth). So it’s not surprising that a person’s dentist may be the first to spot the telltale signs of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder. Read More


Whitening ToothPaste

Whitening ToothPaste

So you want to flash those pearly whites? Sure you can get yourself lasered, you can go to your dentist to get bleached, but what about the low tech method: toothpaste. Dr. Marc Liechtung, a cosmetic dentist and owner of this laser whitening center, says they do have a role. “These prod... Read More



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