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3 Ways Diet Impacts Overall Health

The top three ways your diet impacts your overall health are rather simple. Eating a healthy diet will: Allow you to Live Longer. Lower your risk of obesity and diabetes. Lower your risk of heart disease. Specifically, from an oral…

3 Reasons You Should Not Skip Flossing Your Teeth

The three major results of not flossing your teeth are: You can develop bad breath because you are holding food particles in your mouth, which is not a good thing for many reasons. You get more decay in your mouth…

Oral Health During Pregnancy

Pregnant women are at a higher risk for developing gum disease and should visit their dentist for regular cleanings to get checked and to maintain good oral health. Is it necessary to tell your dentist if you are pregnant before…

Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease

The best thing you can do to prevent periodontal disease is keep your mouth spotlessly clean at all times. That would mean flossing, brushing, rinsing, using a Waterpik or any instrument that would enable you to keep your mouth free…

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue and bone with symptoms such as teeth movement and bleeding gums. Early detection is important and treatment by a dentist or periodontist can stop the disease from progressing. How do you…

Oral Systemic Health: Links to Serious Medical Conditions

There are links between oral health and serious medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy. Learn how these are related and what the risk factors are. What does oral systemic health really mean? Dr. John Vitale: It’s pretty…

Top 3 Ways to Prevent Gum Disease

The top three ways to prevent gum disease are as follows. Brush and floss at least twice a day. Brushing after meals helps remove food debris and plaque trapped between your teeth and gums. Don’t forget to include your tongue;…

Preventing Gum Disease

While some people are more at risk for developing gum disease than others, there are ways to help prevent it such as brushing, flossing, visiting the dentist on a regular basis and not smoking. What is gum disease, and what are the…

Gum Disease Linked To Health Problems

Gum disease can be linked to some chronic health conditions. The biggest health problem that researchers and doctors have linked to gum disease is diabetes – both primary and secondary. Generally people with diabetes exhibit problems with gum disease both…

Your Gums Tell A Story – Interview with Dr. John R. Vitale

Gum disease can be a sign of other health problems. Learn more about the causes and treatment of gum disease from Dr. John Vitale. How can you tell if you have gum disease and what is the difference between gingivitis…

3 Ways Diet Impacts Overall Health

3 Reasons You Should Not Skip Flossing Your Teeth

Oral Health During Pregnancy

Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease

Oral Systemic Health: Links to Serious Medical Conditions

Top 3 Ways to Prevent Gum Disease

Preventing Gum Disease

Gum Disease Linked To Health Problems

Your Gums Tell A Story – Interview with Dr. John R. Vitale

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