Scottsdale Healthcare Diabetes Center March 2015 Lecture Series Topic Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Speaker: Judy Huey, DDS, PC Session Content: Growing numbers of scientific studies show that oral infection, and, in particular, periodontal (gum) disease, can contribute to
periodontal disease
Gum Disease: More Common Than You Think According to the World Health Organization, more than 80% of adults have some form of gum disease. Just like high blood pressure, gum disease is a silent epidemic – many people are unaware that they have it. Gum
Do I Need Dental X-Rays Every Visit? While we share your concerns about potential risks from too much exposure to radiation, x-rays [radiographs] are a necessary part of the dental health process. Our philosophy is that x-rays should not be routine but utilized when they
Learn How You Can Help Prevent Gum Disease Periodontal disease will afflict 3 out of 4 adults after age 35, and it’s their major cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the supporting soft and hard tissue surrounding the teeth.
Gum Disease Dangers While many value the benefits of having healthy teeth and do all the right things to keep their gums in shape, there are those who feel, “hey, they’re only teeth.” What these people don’t realize is that studies find that periodontal (gum)
Preventing and Treating Dental Issues During Pregnancy There are two major concerns for pregnant women – avoiding dental emergencies and treatment in the first and last trimester, and preventing periodontal gum disease. Dental Needs in Each Trimester If you are trying to become pregnant or have