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Conditions, Periodontitis

Photodisinfection Is Revolutionizing Gum Disease Treatment

The use of light-activated therapies in medical treatment has grown in popularity for decades. Today, a specific …

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Conditions, Periodontitis

Bacteria, Mitochondria, & Periodontal Disease

Being a periodontist who wants to tell a story, I’ll get into mitochondria’s influence on periodontal disease. Do you …

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Conditions, Periodontitis

Leaky Gut, Periodontal Disease, & Chronic Disease

Leaky gut, periodontal disease, and chronic disease are important stuff… but not very exciting topics. Whatever I can do …

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Conditions, Periodontitis

How Gut, Periodontal Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Linked

What if I told you that your gums could indicate the health of your immune system? Well, it’s true — and in the …

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Conditions, Periodontitis

Can gingivitis cause Alzheimer’s disease? [A Scientific Review]

Understanding the development of Alzheimer’s disease is a hot topic in today’s health discourse. Science advances have …

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gum disease
Conditions, Periodontitis

Gum Disease: Stages, Prevention, and Treatment

From a simple case of bleeding gums to painful gum recession, gum disease is a problem that you need to deal with as …

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Conditions, Periodontitis

The 12 Best Foods to Eat if You Have Gum Disease

Over half of Americans have some form of gum disease (also called periodontal disease). Fortunately, if you catch your …

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gingivitis
Conditions, Periodontitis

Gingivitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Gingivitis, or bleeding, inflamed gums, is the first stage of gum disease, usually caused by plaque buildup under the …

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Conditions, Periodontitis

Bleeding Gums: What It Means and When to See Your Dentist

Seeing blood in your sink after you brush your teeth can be alarming, but there’s no need to panic. You may be able to …

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CRP Letter
Conditions, Periodontitis

C-Reactive Protein Testing: Why We Need Collaboration in Medicine & Dentistry

Did you know your C-reactive protein (CRP) test results can be influenced by the state of your oral health? The problem …

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Can You Get Gum Disease From Kissing Someone?
Conditions, Periodontitis

Can You Get Gum Disease From Kissing Someone?

But there’s something you need to be aware of. A kiss can exchange up to 80 million bacteria. It might sound like a …

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Receding gums
Conditions, Periodontitis

What are Receding Gums? How to Prevent and Treat Gum Recession

Gum recession can’t be reversed, but receding gums are preventable. If the signs and symptoms are caught in time, your …

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