by Pride Dental | Jun 28, 2023 | Oral Health, Periodontal health
When you think about the consequences of obesity, you might think about things like diabetes, heart disease, and joint pain. You probably don’t think about oral health problems. A couple of recent studies may have you thinking a little differently. We’ve... 
by Pride Dental | May 24, 2023 | Periodontal health
Last time, we looked at how treating gum disease can help improve glucose control in patients with diabetes. Now, a new study in PLOS One suggests another dental factor that may help: better chewing. Just under 100 people with diabetes took part and were... 
by Pride Dental | Apr 26, 2023 | Periodontal health
Love and marriage. Peanut butter and jelly. Gum disease and diabetes. Really and truly. Almost 90% of people with diabetes have gum disease, and more than half of those cases are severe. And the relationship cuts both ways. As a recent review summed it up,... 
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...