Pregnancy and oral health

Thinking about getting pregnant? Go see your dentist to make sure you don't have gum disease that can affect the birth of your baby. Periodontal disease has been linked to preterm birth and low birth weight.

Oral DNA

Your saliva can be tested to see of you have oral pathogens that cause gum disease. This is especially important if anyone in your family lost their teeth early, or if you are at risk for diabetes, heart disease or stroke, thinking about getting pregnant.

Periodontal disease and heart disease

Did you know periodontal disease increases risk of heart disease and stroke?

Periondontal disease and Cancer

Did you know periodontal disease increases risk of cancer?

Did you know more that 80% of US adults over the age of 35 have some form of gum disease?

Did you know former Surgeon General David Satcher called periodontal disease the Silent Epidemic?

Complete Health Dentistry------The Oral Systemic Connection

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease like diabetes. It makes it harder to control blood sugar.

Complete Health Dentistry---The Oral Systemic Connection

Periodontal disease is often a complication of diabetes.

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