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- Is Dry Mouth More Than Just A Nuisance? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Piero PolicicchioFor those with chronic dry mouth (that feeling that there is not enough saliva in the mouth), they know it’s more than a nuisance. The salivary glands are not working properly. Not only does it affect chewing, swallowing, enjoying certain foods, digestion and even speech, it also affects ...
Views: 1110 - Periodontal Disease Influencing Psoriasis - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Piero PolicicchioFrom time to time, we may wonder if one disease in the body may cause another disease to crop up. It may seem strange how some seemingly unrelated diseases are linked, but as more and more research is done, we find those links do exist. Take psoriasis, an autoimmune disease (as is rheumatoid ...
Views: 1159 - Putting Toxins In Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Piero PolicicchioAre you one of those people who are rightfully fearful of the pesticides and toxins in and on our food supply? Do you buy organic fruits, vegetables, free-range chickens and cage-free eggs? That's great, BUT how many of you lack good oral hygiene or don't insist on good oral hygiene for your ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Is Bottled Water the Problem? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Piero PolicicchioDuring the 70's, 80's & early 90's tooth decay in children aged 2-11 was on the decline. It is thought that this was a reflection of increased awareness, school programs, fluoridated water, and possibly higher economic levels. From the mid 90's to today, that trend has reversed and tooth decay ...
Views: 915 - Tooth Whitening Offers A Rainbow Of Choices - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Piero PolicicchioTooth whitening is used to provide a person with whiter brighter teeth. Stains from tobacco, food and beverage are the usual reasons to use tooth whitening products. Other reasons for the use of tooth whitening systems are age, genetic factors, and some drugs that cause discoloration of teeth. ...
Views: 830 - Your Mouth Is A Window To Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Piero PolicicchioMany health conditions in the body can first be seen from symptoms that show up in the mouth. It is important to recognize and treat these dental signs in order to maintain whole body health. Many of the signs are more significant when they appear with other signs rather than singularly. ...
Views: 1057 - Reduce Medical Costs For Diabetics - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Piero PolicicchioAccording to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend 2.3 times more in medical care than people without diabetes. As the cost of health care rises, the cost of this epidemic also rises. With almost 26 million diabetics in the United States, the health costs are ...
Views: 859 - The Costs of Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Piero PolicicchioThe cost of periodontal disease varies according to the extent of the bone loss and tissue inflammation and the treatment prescribed by the dentist. There are a number of treatments, called periodontal therapy, available for periodontal disease. Periodontal therapy is the removal of tarter or ...
Views: 1115 - Link Between Periodontal Disease And Kidney Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Piero PolicicchioThe kidneys are blood filtering organs placed in the back of our abdomen. Kidneys remove bodily waste by filtering blood and then change it into urine. From our kidneys, urine is carried into the bladder through a tube known as the ureter. Kidney cancer originates in the kidney in two places: ...
Views: 994 - Dental Problems Linked To Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Piero PolicicchioNew data concerning women’s health has linked periodontal disease to breast cancer. This came from a recent study in October 2010 at Huddinge, Sweden by the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet. Over 3000 women between the ages of 30-40 years were ...
Views: 1001 - Four Times A Year Better Than Two for Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Piero PolicicchioMore is not always better, but in the case of professional dental cleanings and menopausal women, visiting the dentist four times a year may assist in keeping bones healthy. Women who are going through or have completed menopause are more at risk for osteoporosis. A recent study reported in ...
Views: 645 - Periodontal Disease Association with Endometriosis - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Piero PolicicchioThere are many links between periodontal disease (perio) and ones general health. More and more information from researchers all over the world comes in daily. Just recently, new studies by the University of Michigan Endometriosis Center reported the possibility that there is an association. ...
Views: 948 - Longevity – Cleaner Teeth May Increase Longevity - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Piero PolicicchioThere is one more way to increase the longevity of your life besides the common platitudes to stop smoking, lose weight, eat more fruits and vegetables, and exercise. An often overlooked and under publicized tip to a healthier body is to keep your teeth clean. The U.S. Department of Health and ...
Views: 813 - Diabetes – The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Piero PolicicchioDiabetes affects about 24 million Americans or about 8% of the population. It is a disease that is characterized by high levels of blood sugar caused by malfunctioning insulin production. An insulin resistant individual becomes diabetic when the pancreas can no longer put out sufficient insulin ...
Views: 723 - Obesity – The Link Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease in Children - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Piero PolicicchioObesity and periodontal disease often appear to be tethered to one another. In children, that link requires parents and health care providers to monitor each variable in an effort to maintain the overall health of those they care for. One explanation is the change in eating and drinking ...
Views: 1072 - Dental Problems Are Linked To Other Critical Systemic Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioMore and more evidence surfaces each year linking periodontal disease and other systemic diseases that are not in the mouth. In the presence of periodontal disease, the risk is much higher in contracting one or more of the other diseases. There are two types of gum disease. Periodontal infection ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Periodontal Disease – 6 Signs In Identifying Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioMost people are totally unaware that they have periodontal disease. Before major symptoms and pain occurs, this health issue may have already set in. For those that do not get regular six month dental check ups they could be well on their way to losing their teeth and contributing to other major ...
Views: 1087 - Bad Breath Is Often Caused By Dental Problems - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioBacterial plaque, bad breath and dental problems are all directly linked. The anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth cause bad breath or halitosis, dental decay, periodontal disease and gingivitis. Anaerobic means living in the absence of air. These types of bacteria are mostly the ones ...
Views: 1007 - The Problem with Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Piero PolicicchioThe word periodontal means around (peri) and tooth (dontal). Tooth decay along with periodontal disease is the most prevalent diseases in the world. It is a chronic infectious inflammation. If the total surface area of loose tissue around your teeth were unwrapped and measured, the area would be ...
Views: 1005 - Dental Health - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Piero PolicicchioBACTERIA FOUND IN YOUR MOUTH The mouth is a dark, moist environment of a constant warm temperature with a steady supply of carbohydrates - truly ideal bacteria growing conditions. There are from 200 – 300 different species of bacteria in the mouth. There is no other place in or on the male or ...
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