by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — Periodontal disease and surgery are two terms that traditionally strike fear and horror in the hearts of those who hear them — but, they no longer have to. Periodontal disease is a deterioration of the supporting structures of the teeth, commonly called the gums. In reality, though, the disease is […]
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Periodontal disease and chronic inflammation
January 28, 2013
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by Nicholas Meyer — Periodontal disease is a slow but progressive, chronic inflammatory disease. This complex disease process takes place in the presence of bacterial byproducts and a weakened host resistance. Chronic inflammation is the big buzz in medicine now, and is considered by researchers to be the fundamental problem behind many Western diseases. The […]
Open your mouth and learn about your health
January 7, 2013
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — If you want to know more about your physical health, just open your mouth and look at your teeth and gums. In adults, inflamed or receding gums, cavities, tooth loss, gingivitis and other dental dilemmas can indicate major health problems like heart disease, vitamin deficiencies, cancer, diabetes or the risk […]
Five steps to better dental and overall health
November 17, 2012
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by Dr. Michael P. Bonner — You already know that gum disease can cause cavities, bad breath and tooth loss. You also may know that infected gums increase one’s risk for heart damage. What you may not know — and what dentists are just now discovering — is that gum disease also can drastically increase […]
Periodontal disease: a silent killer
October 3, 2012
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by Dr. Nick Meyer — Periodontal disease is a chronic progressive disease that impacts our health at many levels. The most visible effects are cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and pre-term, low-birth-weight babies. A very sensitive test that is extremely accurate and moderately priced can detect this silent killer. It is called TOPAS, or toxic oral […]
Health updates: Alzheimer’s and gum disease
February 24, 2012
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The following is information regarding new research on avoiding Alzheimer’s and how omega-3s can help fight gum disease. Best-kept secret for avoiding Alzheimer’s People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. […]
March 12, 2013
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