1. Understanding Gum (Periodontal) Disease

Have your gums ever bled when you brushed or flossed? This most commonly overlooked simple sign may be the start of silent (periodontal) disease leading to tooth loss. Learn what you can do to prevent this problem and keep your teeth for life…

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2. Diabetes & Periodontal Disease – two diseases with one common enemy… YOU!

Diabetes and periodontal disease are chronic inflammatory diseases that impact the health of millions of people. What you may not know is that diabetes and periodontal disease can adversely affect each other... by Brian L. Mealey, DDS, MS

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3. Periodontal Inflammation and Heart Disease

Similarities in the body’s response to these two diseases may indicate a connection

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4. Warning Signs of Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Don’t wait until it’s too late

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5. Periodontal (Gum) Abscesses

Gum infections can be a sign of “bigger” problems

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6. Pregnancy & Birth Control

The effects of pregnancy and birth control on gum disease

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7. Root Planing

Conservative treatment to eliminate the need for gum surgery

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8. Did You Know?

Warning signs of gum disease and the answer to the question “how do they get the stripes in the toothpaste” are covered in this issue’s “did you know” section.

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9. Oral Hygiene Behavior – Dental Health for Life

The best tools for maintaining your oral health and minimizing dental problems are a quality toothbrush, toothpaste, a roll of dental floss, approved mouthwash and good diet. This feature article details a winning game plan for oral health...

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10. Tongue Scraping

A short-answer “We’ve got mail” article discussing the value of tongue scrapping

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