Dental professionals have routinely advocated the six-month checkup as a prerequisite for good oral health, but a new study finds that having cleanings twice a year might not have as much of an impact as generally thought. A recent study published in The Journal of Dental Research looked at insurance claims from more than 5,100…
Recent research has shown an association between cognitive retention, periodontal disease and tooth loss, a link that may come unexpected to many.
Recently, Science Daily produced an article discussing the links between Prostatitis and Periodontitis. When science begins to reveal links between different diseases, it can often lead to impressive advances in research, thus it’s certainly worth noting.
The most serious health risk you could avoid by flossing regularly is periodontal disease (informally called gum disease).
Periodontal disease effects many Americans every year. Dr. Fitzgerald discusses periodontal disease, the risks, sign and remedies such as dental implants.