The foods you eat are important because they affect your oral health. There are a number of nutrients that are required for good oral health. Vitamin C is an important nutrient that can help keep your gums strong, reducing your risk of gum disease. Dr. Ann Kania can assess the health and strength of your… Read more »
Category: Periodontal Disease
What Do I Need to Know About Dental Implants?
For patients who are missing teeth, it can be difficult to know which dental restoration is right for them. We’ve put together a short list of what you need to know if you’re considering dental implants. Who Gets Implants? Implants replace missing teeth. Many patients prefer dental implants to dentures and bridges, because implants function most… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Flossing
What is Gum Disease? Periodontal disease increases your risk of serious health conditions like heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and obesity. As the second most common disease in the world, periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Fortunately, it’s preventable. The most important weapon in the war on gum disease isn’t expensive or… Read more »
The Gender Gap: Who Has Better Oral Health, Men or Women?
In almost every measure of oral health, women win the battle of the sexes. Compared to men, women are: Almost twice as likely to have had a dental checkup in the last year Almost twice as likely to notice a missing tooth 17% more likely to be embarrassed by having a missing tooth themselves 26%… Read more »
Periodontal Disease: How Bad Could It Be?
We’ve all been reminded to floss regularly and brush. A lack of good dental home care can contribute to periodontal disease. Periodontitis, meaning “inflammation around the teeth” is a progressive condition that is a major cause of tooth loss. If caught in the early stages, it can be stopped from progressing. However, if allowed to continue, periodontitis… Read more »