This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why […]
Gum Disease
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
There is a link between type 2 diabetes and gum disease, which is another reason to have regular cleanings and checkups at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Diabetes affects the way the body uses glucose (blood sugar). Scientists have known for a long time that people with diabetes have higher rates of gum […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them in good shape we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between […]
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It is also treatable, at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. Gum disease is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. If left untreated, it […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans. And yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced […]
The Arbor Lakes Dental Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be scary and upsetting. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Gum disease is not to be taken lightly. In its earliest […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some essential news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a main cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, this problem is easy to treat if it is discovered in […]
Get Tested! Gum Disease in Maple Grove
One of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we provide treatment for gum disease. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, and is associated with serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease. […]
Danger Zone! Five Signs of Gum Disease in Maple Grove
The older you are, the more at risk you are of coming down with gum disease. But even among young and middle-age adults, gum disease is a primary cause of tooth loss. Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove reminds you that an ounce of prevention of worth a pound of cure. Good oral hygiene and preventative […]
