Archive for February, 2014

The Warning Signs of Periodontal (Gum) Disease

As any dentist or medical professional will tell you, Benjamin Franklin gave great advice that is still true today when he said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The first tell tale sign of periodontal disease is bleeding gums when brushing your teeth or flossing. Unfortunately, most people ignore this sign […]

The Intriguing Connection Between Arthritis and Gum Disease

It seems that evidence mounts daily identifying a link between your oral health and the health of the rest of your body. In this blog article we will explore the specific connection between your gum health and Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease affecting about 1.5 million Americans that causes chronic inflammation of […]