P. Piero D.D.S.
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Longevity – Cleaner Teeth May Increase Longevity
There is one more way to increase the longevity of your life besides the common platitudes to stop smoking, lose weight, eat more fruits and vegetables, and exercise. An often overlooked and under publicized tip to a healthier body is to keep your teeth clean. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, reports that 80 percent of all adults have some... (posted by P. 1 year 51 days ago.)
There is one more way to increase the longevity of your life besides the common platitudes to stop smoking, lose weight, eat more fruits and vegetables, and exercise. An often overlooked and under publicized tip to a healthier body is to keep your teeth clean. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, reports that 80 percent of all adults have some... (posted by P. 1 year 51 days ago.)
Diabetes – The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes affects about 24 million Americans or about 8% of the population. It is a disease that is characterized by high levels of blood sugar caused by malfunctioning insulin production. An insulin resistant individual becomes diabetic when the pancreas can no longer put out sufficient insulin to lower the blood sugar and the organ becomes exhausted. The pancreas is controlled by hormonal... (posted by P. 1 year 59 days ago.)
Diabetes affects about 24 million Americans or about 8% of the population. It is a disease that is characterized by high levels of blood sugar caused by malfunctioning insulin production. An insulin resistant individual becomes diabetic when the pancreas can no longer put out sufficient insulin to lower the blood sugar and the organ becomes exhausted. The pancreas is controlled by hormonal... (posted by P. 1 year 59 days ago.)
Obesity – The Link Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease in Children
Obesity and periodontal disease often appear to be tethered to one another. In children, that link requires parents and health care providers to monitor each variable in an effort to maintain the overall health of those they care for. One explanation is the change in eating and drinking habits of children. More sugared sodas, power drinks and fruit juice substitutes make up our... (posted by P. 1 year 241 days ago.)
Obesity and periodontal disease often appear to be tethered to one another. In children, that link requires parents and health care providers to monitor each variable in an effort to maintain the overall health of those they care for. One explanation is the change in eating and drinking habits of children. More sugared sodas, power drinks and fruit juice substitutes make up our... (posted by P. 1 year 241 days ago.)
Want to Keep Your Immune System Healthy Keep Your Teeth Clean
Respiratory infections can be caught at any time of the year. The standard advice for the prevention of these sicknesses is to wash your hands and keep your immune system healthy by eating properly and exercising regularly. Washing your hands is one way of keeping the hundreds of different bacteria and viruses from getting into your system. Individuals with lower immune systems are more... (posted by P. 2 years 247 days ago.)
Respiratory infections can be caught at any time of the year. The standard advice for the prevention of these sicknesses is to wash your hands and keep your immune system healthy by eating properly and exercising regularly. Washing your hands is one way of keeping the hundreds of different bacteria and viruses from getting into your system. Individuals with lower immune systems are more... (posted by P. 2 years 247 days ago.)
Dental Problems Are Linked To Other Critical Systemic Diseases
More and more evidence surfaces each year linking periodontal disease and other systemic diseases that are not in the mouth. In the presence of periodontal disease, the risk is much higher in contracting one or more of the other diseases. There are two types of gum disease. Periodontal infection is the advanced stages of gum disease that causes bone loss. The bone loss is irreversible.... (posted by P. 2 years 247 days ago.)
More and more evidence surfaces each year linking periodontal disease and other systemic diseases that are not in the mouth. In the presence of periodontal disease, the risk is much higher in contracting one or more of the other diseases. There are two types of gum disease. Periodontal infection is the advanced stages of gum disease that causes bone loss. The bone loss is irreversible.... (posted by P. 2 years 247 days ago.)
Periodontal Disease 6 Signs In Identifying Periodontal Disease
Most people are totally unaware that they have periodontal disease. Before major symptoms and pain occurs, this health issue may have already set in. For those that do not get regular six month dental check ups they could be well on their way to losing their teeth and contributing to other major health problems. Before the systems become severe, it is important that regular six month... (posted by P. 2 years 247 days ago.)
Most people are totally unaware that they have periodontal disease. Before major symptoms and pain occurs, this health issue may have already set in. For those that do not get regular six month dental check ups they could be well on their way to losing their teeth and contributing to other major health problems. Before the systems become severe, it is important that regular six month... (posted by P. 2 years 247 days ago.)
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