Trip to the dentist may prevent cancer, diabetes, heart problems - DentalPlans.com

Trip to the dentist may prevent cancer, diabetes, heart problems DentalPlans.com In an effort to help patients better understand the risks of cavities, missing teeth or gum disease, Houston-based dentists are providing their patients ...

Dental Care Deserves More Than a Brush-Off - Diabetes Health (press release)

Dental Care Deserves More Than a Brush-Off Diabetes Health (press release) Periodontal disease is the fancy name for gum disease. ("Perio" means "around," and "dontal" means "tooth.") It starts as an infection of the tissues that ... Scientists develop new gel that regenerates & restores some types of decayed teethallvoices all 4 news articles »

How teeth go to the dogs - Mackay Daily Mercury

How teeth go to the dogs Mackay Daily Mercury Mr Pert said infected gums and teeth were uncomfortable for animals and could spread infection. “For example, cats are susceptible to kidney disease if they ...

UAB clinical trial looking at diabetes/gum disease connection - UAB News

UAB clinical trial looking at diabetes/gum disease connection UAB News "Research clearly shows an association between chronic periodontitis and Type 2 diabetes, and there is early evidence that treating periodontal infection ... and more »

The red flag strategy - RDH

The red flag strategy RDH It is a chronic infection in your gums, and over time it destroys what supports your teeth, namely the gums and bone. Your teeth are like fence posts in the ...