Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease
Periodontal disease (also called periodontitis and gum disease) has been linked to respiratory disease through recent research studies. Res
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis
Periodontal disease is characterized by a progressive loss of supportive gingival tissue in the gums and jawbone. It is the number one caus
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy
Researchers have shown that periodontal disease in expectant mothers actually exposes their unborn child to many different risks, particular
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3 min
Periodontal Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke
Periodontal disease, heart disease and stroke may seem to be unlikely bedfellows, but researchers have found that gum disease sufferers are
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3 min
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
It is well documented that people who suffer from diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections than non-diabetes sufferers. It is
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Mouth-Body Connection
Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, he
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3 min
Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive condition and the leading cause of tooth loss amongst adu
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3 min
Types of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive disease which affects the supporting and surrounding tiss
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3 min
Causes of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease and periodontitis, is a progressive disease which, if left untreated, may result in
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Maintenance
It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps co
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Treatment
Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. Your dentist and dental hygienist will evaluate for periodon
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1 min
Diagnosis
Periodontal disease is diagnosed by your dentist or dental hygienist during a periodontal examination. This type of exam should always be p
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Dr. Omar Espinosa D.D.S.
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3 min
What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease
The term “periodontal” means “around the tooth.” Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a common inflammatory
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