The Mouth-Body Connection - Osteoporosis
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Oral Health
June 14, 2022
The Mouth-Body Connection - Osteoporosis What is Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones involving the reduction of bone mineral density and mass. These changes in bones can caus...
The Mouth-Body Connection - Colon Cancer
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Periodontal Disease
September 16, 2021
The Mouth-Body Connection - Oral Health's Connection to Colon CancerGum disease provides a way for oral bacteria to find their way to other parts of the body. According to research done by Virgin...
The Mouth-Body Connection - Dementia
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Periodontal Disease
August 26, 2021
How Is Gum Disease Connected to Dementia?According to the National Institutes of Aging, the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease are also associated with the development of dementia (particula...
Do I Need Scaling and Root Planing?
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Periodontal Disease
March 30, 2020
For the unfamiliar, scaling and root planing is a form of treatment for gum disease.Who is this treatment for?Nearly half of all Americans have gum disease. I can be the result of inadequate home care...