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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…

Common Causes of Chronic Bad Breath

Chronic bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by a number of different factors. One of the first reasons my be dry mouth. You need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths. Dry mouth, or insufficient saliva would…

Aging and Dental Health

As people age, they face new health and lifestyle challenges that may take priority over their dental health. It is critical for senior citizens to continue to see a dentist for cleanings, to check for gum disease and to address…

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…

Teeth Grinding Causes Gum Recession

Teeth grinding causes gum recession in two ways primarily. The first way that teeth grinding causes gum recession is that it damages your soft tissue. The second way is that it loosens teeth. When your teeth get loose, you develop…

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…

Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease