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Gum disease or periodontal disease is an infection caused by bacteria under the gum tissue that begin to destroy the gums and bone. Teeth become loose, chewing becomes difficult, and teeth may have to be extracted. Gum disease may also be related to damage elsewhere in the body; recent studies point to associations between such oral infections and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and preterm, low-weight births. Research is underway to further examine these connections.

New Aspen Dental office opens in Selinsgrove, PA

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Selinsgrove, PA on Thursday, September 18. Located at 1597 N. Susquehanna Trail, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

28 Aug 2014

Study links gum disease to lung disease, cancer and heart failure

Most people are very familiar with the reality that, if they don't practice regular brushing and overall good dental hygiene, they are at risk for developing gum disease. Less well known is the full extent of the potential harm caused by gum disease.

22 Aug 2014

Burbank Invisalign expert offers advanced orthodontic treatments for teens

Burbank Invisalign expert, Dr. Marine Martirosyan, is now offering Invisalign Teen in addition to Invisalign and other orthodontic treatments.

19 Aug 2014

Findings may lead to better ways for preventing gum disease, diabetes and Crohn's disease

Bacteria inside your mouth drastically change how they act when you're diseased, according to research using supercomputers at the Texas Advanced Computing Center.

13 Aug 2014

Oral wellness can help save money

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine recently published a study from United Concordia Dental that shows reduced hospitalizations and health care costs are possible when individuals with certain chronic conditions, or who are pregnant receive and maintain treatment for gum disease.

31 Jul 2014

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience oral health problems

A retrospective study conducted by researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and colleagues reports that among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the likelihood of having cavities decreased as the number of years receiving dental care increased.

10 Jul 2014

Non-surgical gum disease treatment reduces thickness of wall of arteries

A simple non-surgical gum disease treatment markedly reduces the thickness of the wall of the arteries, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a first of its kind study among Aboriginal Australians.

28 Jun 2014

New drug offers promising possibility for treating adults with periodontitis

Nearly half of all adults in the United States suffer from the gum disease periodontitis, and 8.5 percent have a severe form that can raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and pregnancy complications.

21 May 2014

Bacteria that cause gum disease also promote heart disease, shows study

A University of Florida study shows that the same bacteria that cause gum disease also promotes heart disease - a discovery that could change the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Researchers report their findings today at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

19 May 2014

New Aspen Dental office to open in Murfreesboro, TN on June 5

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Murfreesboro, TN on Thursday, June 5. Located at 2711 Medical Center Parkway, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

9 May 2014

New Aspen Dental office to open in St. Augustine, FL

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in St. Augustine, FL on Thursday, June 5. Located at 1747 US Highway 1 South, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

8 May 2014

The view from the ground: How the health law is playing

News outlets examine how political stigma, expectations, understanding and misunderstanding are playing roles in the health law's impact in states like West Virginia, Kentucky and Colorado.

29 Apr 2014

First Edition: April 28, 2014

Today's headlines include a number of stories examining the impact of the health law in various states.

28 Apr 2014

Oral health: The gateway to your overall health

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Research has found a surprising number of links between the state of your oral health and your overall health.

25 Apr 2014

Interleukin receives conditional approval to offer results of PerioPredict genetic risk test

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. today announced it has received conditional approval from the New York State Department of Health to offer, process and report the results of the PerioPredict™ Genetic Risk Test for periodontal disease.

22 Apr 2014

New Aspen Dental office opens in Pickerington, OH

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Pickerington, OH on Thursday, April 17. Located at 10705 Blacklick Eastern Rd 100, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

21 Apr 2014

TG2 protein is a key mediator in Porphyromonas gingivalis infection, study finds

Scientists at Forsyth, along with a colleague from Northwestern University, have discovered that the protein, Transgultaminase 2 (TG2), is a key component in the process of gum disease. TG2 is widely distributed inside and outside of human cells. The scientists found that blocking some associations of TG2 prevents the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis (PG) from adhering to cells. This insight may one day help lead to novel therapies to prevent gum disease caused by PG.

26 Mar 2014

Beer hop leaves could be used to battle cavities and gum disease, say scientists

Beer drinkers know that hops are what gives the drink its bitterness and aroma. Recently, scientists reported that the part of hops that isn't used for making beer contains healthful antioxidants and could be used to battle cavities and gum disease. In a new study in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, they say that they've identified some of the substances that could be responsible for these healthful effects.

6 Mar 2014

Researchers discover how byproducts from bacteria prevalent in gum disease incite growth of deadly tumors

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have discovered how byproducts in the form of small fatty acids from two bacteria prevalent in gum disease incite the growth of deadly Kaposi's sarcoma-related (KS) lesions and tumors in the mouth.

26 Feb 2014

New Aspen Dental office to be opened in Jacksonville, FL

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Jacksonville, FL on Thursday, January 30. Located at 11806 Atlantic Blvd, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

18 Jan 2014