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How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
updated: Sep. 22, 2021
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
updated: Jan. 01, 2020
Teeth-replacing dental implants not only look life-like, they’re made to last. For one thing, the metals and dental materials used in them are impervious to bacterial infection. But that doesn’t Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
updated: May 26, 2019
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis
updated: Mar. 07, 2019
Periodontal (gum) disease is a devastating infection that eventually causes tooth loss if not treated. Plaque removal, antibiotics and possible surgical intervention have proven quite effective in stopping the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 18, 2018
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
updated: Mar. 04, 2018
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious condition that if left untreated could lead to tooth loss. While gum disease is primarily caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
updated: Apr. 24, 2016
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Difficult or Not, Plaque Removal is Necessary for Stopping Gum Disease
updated: Jan. 10, 2016
When we refer to periodontal (gum) disease, we’re actually talking about a family of progressive, infectious diseases that attack the gums and other tissues attached to the teeth. Caused Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
updated: Sep. 19, 2015
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Our Arsenal of Weapons in the War Against Gum Disease
updated: Aug. 15, 2014
Advanced periodontal (gum) disease is a chronic, progressive condition characterized by bacterial infection and inflammation. Without proactive treatment, gum disease can cause extensive damage to the various tissues that Read moreCategory: Oral Health