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 | Mar 23, 2017 | Healthy lifestyle
Not sure if you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes? The American Diabetes Association (ADA) wants to help you with its “Alert Day,” slated for March 28. The ADA has a free, quick, and anonymous risk test available you can use to find if you’re at risk for... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 11, 2015 | General Health, Periodontal health
The numbers are not encouraging. According to the latest numbers from Gallup and Healthways, the US obesity rate has climbed once again, nearing 28%. That’s more than one in four of us. Not just overweight but obese. Here in Texas, the rate is even higher: 30%.... 
by Pride Dental | Mar 26, 2015 | Oral Health, Periodontal health
Teeth alone don’t make a smile. They need healthy gum and bone tissue to support them. The way to do that, of course, is through optimal hygiene, nutrition and overall healthy habits. Supplements, herbal medicaments and other natural substances can give a boost to...