Picture this scenario: you’ve battled through a miserable week of flu symptoms. Finally, you’re feeling human again. You return to work, resume normal activities, and then—within days—you’re sick again. Sound familiar? While you might assume you caught something new, there’s a good chance you reinfected yourself with your own toothbrush. Most people understand the importance…
A radiant smile encompasses more than just the whiteness of your teeth; it reflects the overall health of your mouth. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is essential not only for a confident smile but also for your overall well-being. Gum diseases and inadequate oral hygiene are associated with various health issues, including heart disease and…
“Turns out, all that flossing may be overrated.” The New York Times and several other publications reported back in August that flossing may not actually be important for a healthy smile. These reports followed the Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services excluding the mention of flossing from dietary guidelines. What’s the truth behind…
Keep Your Gums Healthy Brushing and flossing your teeth and keeping your teeth in tip-top shape is critical to maintaining a great smile. Although these attributes are very important, most people overlook the health of their gums. In fact, the gums can play a major role in determining serious conditions such as periodontist or heart…
Here at Pristine Periodontics and Implants, our number one goal is to help Birmingham area patients overcome issues with their oral health. Better yet, we want these patients to have the information and treatments they need to avoid developing these issues in the first place. The New Year is a time of resolutions, and what…
Here at Pristine Periodontics and Implants, we take great pride in offering our Birmingham, MI patients specially customized services that are designed to meet their individual needs, goals, and budget. However, before you get started with your treatment, we encourage you to do some research on your own to determine if dental implants are the…
Data from nearly 20,000 demonstrates association between lack of oral hygiene and high blood pressure. In a recent study, Korean researchers have found that poor oral hygiene habits may lead to increased incidence of hypertension. The study, published in the July 2015 issue of the Journal of Periodontology, suggests periodontitis and hypertension may be linked…
