From the category archives: Gum Disease
Gum Disease
Your gums and heart are completely separate parts of your body, so the health of one shouldn’t affect the health of the other, right? Surprisingly, studies show the exact opposite; the health of your gums can significantly impact your heart. Here’s what you should know about the surprising connection between gum disease and your heart, and how laser gum disease treatment can help you achieve and maintain better overall health.
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Gum disease in its most severe form is known as periodontitis. If you don’t care for your teeth appropriately for long periods of time, it’s not just the teeth that are negatively affected. As bacteria and plaque eat away at the gums, they also become diseased and unhealthy and it can ultimately affect your smile.
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Wondering if you have symptoms of gum disease? Take our quiz to find out!
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Patients who are fighting gum disease know they need all the help they can get. When you are doing your best but you aren’t gaining ground, advanced treatments can clean infected tissue and preserve your teeth, preventing the advance of your condition and allowing you the space you need to begin healing. For many patients, these treatments make the difference in their fight, allowing them to put their oral health back on track and keep it there. While there are a couple approaches to cleaning infected tissue, laser gum disease treatment offers patients many benefits over traditional techniques.
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Gum disease may be associated with a number of different health conditions, including diabetes. Learn more about the link here!
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Have you noticed a persistent foul taste in your mouth lately or discovered that your gums are swollen, red and bleed easily? These are common symptoms of gum disease and should be taken seriously, especially during National Dental Hygiene Month this October.
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Gum disease is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans and can have long-term health effects if not treated quickly and effectively. Traditionally, gum surgery has been necessary to treat the condition, but new technology allows for a less-invasive, easier way to treat gum disease. The benefits of laser gum disease treatment are many, and Dr. Akin is proud to offer them to his patients.
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Those affected by gum disease should seek treatment from an experienced periodontist in Nashville, TN. We cover the top 5 questions you should ask to find the most qualified doctor.
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Gum disease is so prevalent in the United States, you may have experienced at some point yourself. Being so common, it is also quite treatable, especially when you make a habit of visiting a periodontist like Dr. Will Akin at Nashville Periodontal Group every six months. Even so, many people lose their teeth to gum disease every year and require treatment such as the placement of dental implants. It is possible for a dental implant to fail, meaning you lose the tooth all over again.
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Gum disease can cause more than just bleeding gums. Here's what to look for and what can be done to treat it!
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