Dental Blogs

Is Periodontal Disease Risk Genetic?

Wellness

All our lives we’ve been told that periodontal disease is related to how well we brush and floss. “Only floss the teeth you want to keep,” is a common dental truism, referring to the fact that periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults, and that flossing is supposed to protect against periodontal disease. Now, though, some research suggests that periodontal risk might be related to genetics. Does this mean that some people are susceptible to periodontal disease and some people are not, and that flossing doesn’t matter?

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Red Wine Protects Your Mouth against Infection

Wellness

There are two parts to the infection that threatens your teeth. First, there’s the invasion of bacteria into your mouth, which injures your teeth, causing cavities, and your gums, resulting in gum disease, detachment of your gums from your teeth, and more. The second part of the infection is when your body responds, creating an immune response that can be as destructive to your teeth or even more so than the bacteria themselves.

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Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Wellness

There is a lot of evidence to support the connection between oral health and overall health. The connection between gum disease and cardiovascular risks grows stronger with every study. We know that there’s a mutually-reinforcing relationship between gum disease and diabetes. And we know that gum disease is linked to rheumatoid arthritis.

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Good Sleep Is Essential for Gum Health

Wellness

Sleep is vital to every part of your body, including your gums. If you are not getting the sleep you need, you are likely going to be at an increased risk for gum disease. If you want to keep your gums healthy, start by making sure you get a good night’s sleep every night.

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Signs It’s Time to Get a Smile Makeover

Cosmetic

If you’re unhappy with your smile, you’ve probably been considering a smile makeover for a while. But you might have been putting cosmetic dentistry off, thinking it wasn’t important or you could do it later. But sometimes cosmetic dentistry is important, so important that you can’t put it off another month, week, or even day. Here are some signs that you need to prioritize cosmetic dentistry and get that smile makeover.

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FDA Denies Snus Claims for Safer Tobacco Label

Wellness

Currently, all tobacco products are required to carry warning labels that describe the serious health risks related to their use. This includes both cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Recently, Swedish Match attempted to use the Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) process to get these labels changed for eight different varieties of its smokeless tobacco, pre-portioned into small packets known as “snus.”

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