Did you know that if you do not treat your gum disease, the problems can reach much farther than just your mouth and teeth? For example, if you inhale the bacteria from gum disease for a long period of time, you could develop a respiratory infection. If that bacteria should find its way into your bloodstream, your arteries could harden... read more »

You may do a great job of brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time with a fluoride toothpaste. You may even be a champion flosser, and you may even be the person who never misses an appointment with the dentist. But if you are keeping up on your brushing, flossing, and dental visits, and still... read more »