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Dental Implants and Gum Disease
Although dental implants themselves aren’t prone to tooth decay, the tissues surrounding the implant can become inflamed and distressed due to poor dental hygiene. This condition is called peri-implantitis, and the signs include swelling, bleeding, redness, and pus formation in the gum tissue surrounding the implant. As a natural response to this stimulation, the…
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Drink Green Tea for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Periodontal disease is a worldwide epidemic, with reports showing that the sneaky disease affects more than half of all adults. In addition to allowing bacteria to leach into your bloodstream and cause a long list of systemic problems, periodontal disease can also cause bad breath, oral infections, and even tooth loss. Fortunately, a recent study…
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Twice the Risk of Heart Disease If You Have Periodontal Disease
Most people understand that proper dental care is important to keep their teeth beautiful, but too many people overlook the fact that dental decay can actually compromise your overall health. The human mouth contains over 25 different species of oral bacteria, which create enamel-eroding acids and dangerous toxins as they thrive in the mouth.…
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Keep Smiling This Year!
Have you thought about your New Years resolutions yet? Although most people are quick to name dieting or hitting the gym, all too many people forget about their dental health—which can have a profound effect on other areas of the body. The mouth is sometimes referred to as the window to a person’s health because…
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Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease
For two decades, researchers have studied the connection between periodontal disease and heart disease. Though a cause and effect relationship hasn’t yet been proven, the evidence suggests that periodontal disease increases the risk of heart disease. What is periodontal disease? Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and other…
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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
Oftentimes when people have problems with their teeth, they assume those problems are isolated to their mouths. However, the mouth has been referred to as the window to a person’s health because other serious disorders show symptoms in the oral cavity. One of these conditions is diabetes. Periodontal disease and diabetes have a lot in…
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Periodontal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you think that dental problems only affect your teeth, think again. More and more research has shown the strong link between oral health and overall systemic wellness, which is why everyone should take their dental hygiene seriously. As oral bacteria is allowed to continue to build in your mouth, it feeds off of the…
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Who is Most Susceptible to Gum disease?
Although everyone can end up with gum disease if they aren’t careful, some people are more susceptible than others. Oral hygiene is the most obvious factor in the development of periodontal disease, but there are other issues at play. Knowing both the risk factors and the symptoms of gum disease can empower you to…
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The History of Dental Implants
Modern dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement due to their durability and flawless appearance, but it hasn’t always been this way. Dental implants have come a long way over the last 4,000 years or so. Here is a brief history of dental implants and what you can expect from the modern-day variety.…
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The Purpose of Sedation Dentistry
As your Pittsburgh periodontist, we at Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics want our services to be convenient and comfortable. We’ll always do our best to meet your needs, provide amenities, and talk to you about your procedures. But we understand that sometimes you need more than just reassurances, which is why we offer sedation…
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