Brian Gurinsky, DDS, MS Blog

People with poor oral hygiene or gum disease may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study led by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Medicine and

Uh oh. Erectile dysfunction and gum disease are linked! Erectile dysfunction (ED) can involve the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and most importantly, periodontal disease. According to a

Those without a history of gum disease are recommended to have their teeth cleaned every 6 months.  However, if you have had a history of gum disease, then it is

For a long time, dentists have been acting like dental procedures are risky for people with heart conditions and artificial joints.  When bacteria infect the lining of the heart, heart

Two new studies suggest that a type of gut bacteria found in the mouth may trigger colorectal cancer by influencing the immune response and switching on cancer genes. Our gut

Emerging science indicates that women with periodontal diseases may be at a greater risk of delivering preterm, low birth weight babies.  Preventive oral care services should be provided as early

In a word…yes.  The bacterial strains that cause gum disease have been shown to be transmitted from spouse to spouse, mother to child, and human to pet and vice versa!  

Teeth grinding usually does most of its work at night when we are asleep.  It has been reported that we generate 10x the force at night than we might during

Those without a history of gum disease are recommended to have their teeth cleaned every 6 months.  However, if you have had a history of gum disease, then it is

Periodontal disease involves the loss of the bone that support the teeth.  Unfortunately, adding supplements such as Vitamin D, calcium, etc. will not make much of a difference, unless you