A Case Western Reserve University study may have found a new treatment option for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis: periodontal therapy. People who suffer from both gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis(RA) reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints and the degree of morning stiffness with non-surgical periodontal therapy, according to the study findings “It [...]

Your teeth’s topography is made up of natural grooves, pits, and fissures. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with these topographical features they can be ideal hiding spots for food particles, which can lead to plaque and cavity-causing decay. Even with regular brushing and flossing, it is possible to miss some of these areas, particularly on [...]