People often use many terms to talk about the medical professionals who care for teeth. However, not every label means the same thing. For example, a dentist is completely different from a periodontist. It is important to understand how they differ so you understand what sort of care each can offer to you, which will […]
Read MoreHow is gum disease linked to cardiovascular disease? Recent studies have shown that uncontrolled periodontal disease may increase the risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are chronic inflammatory conditions, thus researchers believe that inflammatory mediators may be the link between the two. Untreated periodontal disease will increase the production of […]
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