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Flossing
As a periodontist in Brandon, Manitoba, I need to say this to those who rejoiced at the recent Associated Press report that found little scientific evidence backing the effectiveness of flossing: You should definitely still floss. While brushing removes bacteria from...
Gum Disease Prevalence Surpasses Diabetes with Nearly 65 Million Affected
With one in every two adults age 30 and older suffering from periodontal disease, commonly referred to as gum disease, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is calling for everyone to Love the Gums You’re With and take better care of their gums. Periodontal...
Maintaining Oral Health During Cancer Therapy
Cancer therapy can cause oral complications that compromise periodontal health, so a visit to your periodontist is important to help keep your gums healthy during this difficult time. Oral Complications Common side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy,...
Need a Dental Implant? Fear Not!
For some people, there is nothing more terrifying than the thought of a trip to the dentist. Even scarier for some is the prospect of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. However, as dental implants grow in popularity as a permanent solution to tooth loss,...
Tobacco and Periodontal Disease
As if the oral effects of bad breath, stained teeth, loss of taste and smell, mouth (canker) sores, failure of dental implants, and oral cancer were not enough, tobacco use is implicated in the gum recession, bone loss, and tooth loss associated with periodontal...
Create a Beautiful Smile with Periodontal Plastic Surgery
A confident, beautiful smile is one of the first things people notice about your face. If you are not happy with your smile, we can help! Just as cosmetic surgery has been helping people improve their appearance, several periodontal plastic surgery procedures are...
How to Reduce Inflammation at Home
Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the supporting bone and tissues around the teeth. The inflammatory reaction is your body’s way of removing the toxins released by bacteria that live on your teeth and gums. However, when the inflammation lasts...
Men’s Sexual Health May be Linked to Periodontal Health
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men in their 30s who had severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems. While this study suggests an association between erectile dysfunction and periodontal...
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