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 | Jun 10, 2021 | Dental Implants
If you’re missing teeth, your first concern is probably with the appearance of your smile. After all, people do tend to be judgy, and judginess around missing teeth is seldom kind, let alone positive. It can make you self-conscious, less confident –... 
by Pride Dental | Nov 12, 2020 | Biological Dentistry, Mercury / Heavy Metals
Earlier this year, a CDC report noted that 94% of COVID deaths involved people with pre-existing conditions. Other research showed that, in particular, cardiovascular disease may double a patient’s risk of dying from COVID-19. They also discovered that other... 
by Pride Dental | Nov 5, 2020 | Biological Dentistry, Periodontal health
One brutal reality about gum disease is that the damage doesn’t necessarily stay limited to your mouth. Emerging research, for instance, has suggested that it may raise your risk of certain cancers. One study, published this past summer in the journal Gut, found that...