Archive for October, 2012

Understanding the Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

Because diabetes negatively impacts the immune system’s normal response to inflammation and wound healing, it can also wreak havoc in your mouth through periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, if left untreated, periodontal disease can cause bone loss and eventually the loss of teeth—regardless of whether or not you are diabetic. These reasons make it critical, […]

Dental Implants Video by Periodontal Associates of North Florida (#3)

How Implants Can Save a Smile

Regardless of what lead to the problem, hearing the news that you are about to lose a front tooth that is vital to your smile can be devastating. Fortunately, there is hope for restoring your smile and confidence through the art and science of implantology. Prior to starting the actual process, it is important that […]