by Lisa | Oct 27, 2022 | Periodontal health
Hear “infectious disease,” and your first thoughts probably go to something like the flu, not oral diseases such as caries (tooth decay) or periodontal (gum) disease. Both of those are infections, too, destroying tissues in the mouth. This is why ozone can be... 
by Pride Dental | Jul 27, 2022 | Periodontal health
There are all kinds of ways in which conditions in your mouth can affect other parts of your body. Mercury released from “silver” amalgam fillings can contribute to neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and other problems. Pathogens – and their... 
by Pride Dental | Nov 18, 2021 | Periodontal health
You might wonder why we blog about gum disease so much. One is that it’s just so common. Most adults have it to one degree or another. (The Standard American Diet has a whole lot to do with that.) Another is that it offers such clear examples of focal... 
by Pride Dental | Sep 2, 2021 | Periodontal health
Gum disease isn’t just a problem affecting the mouth. Science has linked it to a wide range of health problems, from diabetes to cancer, heart disease to Alzheimer’s, hypertension to rheumatoid arthritis One lesser known link was the focus of a study published... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 12, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health, Periodontal health
Last week, we looked at the role of omega-3 fatty acids in gum health, so when we agreed to exchange posts this week with another biological dental office – Rehme Dental Care in St. Louis, MO – we thought it would be great to follow up with their... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 5, 2021 | Periodontal health
There are lots of benefits of fish oil, from supporting heart health to improving mental health to reducing chronic inflammation. Inflammation, of course, is a hallmark of gum disease, not to mention the ever-growing list of systemic health problems linked to...