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…
A new study has confirmed that regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss, according to an article on news-medical.net. Male smokers are up to 3.6 times more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, whereas female smokers were found to be 2.5 times more likely. The research, published in the Journal of…
Please enjoy the “Love The Gums You’re With” video below to learn more about the importance of periodontal health and how you can have caring, lifelong relationship with your gums by visiting a periodontist at Pristine Periodontics and Implants. Watch this abbreviated summary of the campaign, and visit www.perio.org for more detailed information:
