Did you know that research shows the health of your gums can affect the health of your heart? Many recent health studies show a correlation between gum disease and heart disease. Doctors have been talking about this relationship for decades and recent research seems to back them up. While the research does not currently prove […]
Issues Associated With Gingivitis During Pregnancy Women who are pregnant are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis, leading to other health issues, according to research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The study from UAB was part of a trial to evaluate the effect of late first trimester to mid second trimester
An estimated 47.2% of Americans have mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis (the advance form of periodontal disease, or gum disease) according to the CDC. The effects of periodontal disease range from gum inflammation to major damage to the tissue ad bone that supports your teeth. What Cause Gum Disease? Periodontal disease begins when plaque builds
Bleeding Gums Are Normal, Right? If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, know that you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 8 Americans claim to have teeth and mouth sensitivity and nearly half of Americans have some degree of gum disease ranging from mild to extreme. Though it is common for gums to bleed,
When your dentist gives you an examination he or she may see (or smell) some things that could be very revealing about your health. Read on to see what your mouth might expose about your health. 1. Bleeding gums It is not that uncommon for your gums to occasionally bleed when flossing if you haven’t
The American Dental Association recently released new guidelines for treating patients with gum disease. According to newly released guidelines by the American Dental Association, dentists who are treating patients with gum disease or periodontitis should initially use scaling and root planing (SRP), deep cleaning of the teeth, for treatment. According to ADA President and periodontist
Your oral health is a critical component of your overall well-being. Recent research highlights a strong link between gum disease and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy gums not only for a bright smile but also for a healthy heart. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we are committed to helping patients understand this connection
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Can Bad Teeth Cause Other Health Issues? We all know we should take good care of our teeth. We need to brush and floss to keep our teeth clean and healthy. But did you know there is a connection between healthy teeth and gums and overall health, including your heart and your brain? Over the
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Oral infections and gum disease usually lead to gum inflammation and tooth loss in the oral cavity but a recent study shows that a pathogen associated with periodontal disease can increase the risk of atherosclerosis. According to the study published in PLOS Pathogens, the periodontal disease pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis can evade the immune system and
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It is already well known that moderate consumption of red wine can have health benefits for the heart but recent research suggests that red wine may also benefit teeth by preventing cavities. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry investigates the effects red wine has in inhibiting the growth of
People who suffer from leukocyte adhesion deficiency, or LAD, are vulnerable to severe oral infections such as periodontitis and are likely to lose their teeth at a young age. However, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine along with investigators from the National Institutes of Health have discovered a method for reversing
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Of the many reasons to practice good dental health care, one of the biggest is to avoid developing periodontal gum disease. Periodontal gum disease is a progressive infection of the gum tissue that gets worse the longer it goes untreated. It is important to treat periodontal disease in its early stages before it progresses and
