According to the American Dental Association, periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. If you’re considering dental implants to replace your lost teeth, ironically the very condition that caused you to require implants may prevent their long-term success. In order for your dental implants to anchor [...]
Have you noticed the new trend that’s growing on those around you? That’s right, it’s Movember – a month-long moustache-growing event to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health. Also known as Novembeard, the event raises millions of dollars worldwide for cancer research. Additionally, November 19th is International Men’s [...]
A 2008 study by researchers in Berlin, Germany shows that periodontal disease is more prevalent in people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. The study was published in the Journal of Periodontology. Because arthritis can inhibit dexterity, the common inference is that rheumatoid arthritis patients may not sufficiently brush and floss [...]
