Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums that also affects your teeth and sometimes the bones around your teeth. Periodontal disease or periodontitis is the more advanced stage of this bacterial infection. Gum irritation and the beginning of the periodontal disease is called gingivitis. Common Symptoms of Periodontal Disease All cases of periodontal…

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June 2021 Newsletter

June 2021 Newsletter Lupus and Your Oral Health In a recent literature review, researchers discovered that people with lupus are more at risk of compromised oral and dental health, with an increased risk of periodontal (gum) diseases and temporo-mandibular (jaw) joint (TMJ) disorders. Oral lesions occur in more than 40% of people with lupus, impacting their oral health-related quality of…

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