Category: Periodontics

Riverside Dentist Discusses Lung Health and Gum Disease

Do you ever wonder about the role oral health plays in overall health? Recent studies are focusing on the connection between oral health and its relation to the rest of the body. The association between cardiovascular health and periodontal health is one of the connections scientists are continually exploring. Other studies suggest certain respiratory infections… Read more »

Osteoporosis and Oral Health

In the United States today, there are approximately 10 million people living with osteoporosis, a medical condition in which bones become fragile and brittle. An additional 34 million Americans have low bone density, increasing their risk for osteoporosis and broken bones. Studies have suggested that osteoporosis could be linked with oral health. Today, our dentists… Read more »