Posts Tagged ‘Gum Disease’

4 Reasons to Treat Your Gum Disease Symptoms With LANAP

Bleeding gums, swollen gum tissue and gum recession are all common symptoms of periodontal disease. If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, it’s wise to schedule a consultation with your periodontist at your earliest convenience. Dr. Andrés Sánchez takes a high-tech approach to periodontal disease treatment and uses the LANAP® protocol to achieve the best…

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Study Finds Link to Periodontal Disease and Stroke

Did you know that May is National Stroke Awareness Month? We’re using this occasion as a springboard to talk about the link that researchers have made between stroke and gum disease in Eden Prairie, MN. What Happens to the Mouth During Gum Disease Gum disease starts as a bacterial build-up deep in the periodontal pockets,…

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How Dry Mouth and Periodontal Disease Are Intertwined

Did you know that a dry mouth can eventually lead to gum disease? This surprises many people who never considered their dry mouth a serious condition. In fact, having reduced saliva production can be a huge problem from a dental standpoint. When your mouth is dry, the moisture that naturally protects and lubricates your hard…

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The Vicious Cycle of Diabetes and Gum Disease

Almost 30 million people in the United States alone deal with various types of diabetes. Unfortunately, diabetes affects almost every system in the body, and may make certain areas vulnerable to infection. In order to reduce the risks of periodontitis in our patients with diabetes in Eden Prairie, MN, our goal is to teach you…

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