For seniors, it is imperative that gum health is a top priority. As you age, your risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease increases. Periodontal disease is both preventable, and in many cases, reversible. When left untreated, it can lead to more serious complications such as bloody or swollen gums,
Exercise is important to good health, but can it have a
detrimental effect on our teeth? Studies
have shown that exercise and fitness habits can result in an increase in dental
decay and tooth erosion. Exercise can
impact our oral health in many ways, including:
Decreased Saliva
Flow:
April 20, 2020
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Besides blood sugar control, diabetes includes a number of other health complications. Recent studies have suggested that there is a two-way connection between diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease. Patients with gum disease have increased risk of other diabetic complications and patients with diabetes are more prone to developing gum disease.
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