Understanding Laser Gum Therapy and Its Benefits

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Education, Periodontal Disease

If you have received a periodontal disease diagnosis, it is essential that you begin treatment right away because gum disease not only causes several oral health symptoms and problems but can also have a detrimental effect on the health of your body as a whole.

The COVID Connection to Your Oral Health

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Gum Disease, Health, Oral Health, Periodontal Disease

What can you do to minimize your risk? By focusing on good oral health habits, you reduce your risk of periodontitis, which may also help to mitigate your risk of severe COVID-19 complications.

How Brushing and Flossing Helps Your Heart: The Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Health

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Gum Disease, Heart Health, Periodontal Disease

Regular brushing and flossing can protect the health of your heart by protecting the health of your gums. Although the heart and gums might seem like unrelated parts of the body, more and more research has demonstrated that the health of the cardiovascular system and a person’s gums are actually closely correlated.