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A recent New York Times article reveals that periodontal disease is associated with a higher risk for cancer, particularly for older women.  Researchers followed more than 65,000 women whose average age was 68. Information on periodontal disease was gathered and the study was controlled for race, age, family history of cancer, smoking and other variables. [...]

Did you know that oral inflammation (periodontal disease) is an epidemic?  Under the age of 65, 50% of the adult population has periodontal disease.  The prevalence goes up to about 75% over the age of 65!  That's a lot of oral "bugs" in our adult population and we now know the research is overwhelmingly suggestive that [...]

Symptoms to Never Ignore Often, gum disease will try to get to your attention with various signs and symptoms.  We will discuss a few of the most common signs. However, the main message here is should you experience any of these concerns, see a gum specialist (periodontist) soon!  The earlier the diagnosis, the [...]

Chances are good that during your pregnancy,  you will experience a handful of new changes.  Bleeding gums could be one of them.  Pregnancy gingivitis is a common condition however because it is common doesn't mean it should be acceptable. The Problem Gingivitis and periodontal disease are an infection in your gums and can lead to [...]

Periodontists are very different from general dentists!  We are a dental specialty whose focus is the oral foundation--the gums and bone of your teeth.  The many advantages to seeing a periodontist are:  Expert services for a specific health concern, similar to visiting a cardiologist for heart disease.  Because a periodontist specializes in the foundation, our [...]