Diabetes and Gum Disease. New Scientific Understandings.

by Lee Ostler DDS People with diabetes already know that diabetes can harm their eyes, nerves, feet, kidneys, and heart.…

Is bad breath a sign of gum disease?

In a word, yes! Bad breath, or halitosis, happens when  bacteria and dead skin cells and other organic debris, decay…

Dental Decay Risk Assessment

Are you tired of having more cavities and fillings? Would you like to protect your teeth and smile and know…

Is gum disease the only oral health problem that is tied to the rest of the body?

No. There are other oral health conditions which have significant impact and consequence to the rest of the body and…

Are you ‘Gumming’ up your heart?

New Science warns about new threat to your heart.   As if you didn’t have enough to worry about … emerging…