by LakeView Dentists | Mar 30, 2015 | Gum disease
Hi everyone, Are you familiar with a Fracture Assessment Risk Tool? Chances are probably not if you don’t suffer from repeated bone fractures or osteoporosis or have a family history of osteoporosis. The Fracture Assessment Risk Tool, or FRAX as it is more commonly...
by LakeView Dentists | Mar 28, 2014 | Gum disease
Hi everyone! A recent published study indicates that patients on a common drug regimen to treat heart disease may also reduce gum inflammation as well. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study revealed that statins, commonly...
by LakeView Dentists | Jan 8, 2014 | Gum disease
Hi everyone! People have attempted to treat gum disease for thousands of years. In fact, ancient Greek scholars such as Aristotle and Hippocrates both wrote about dentistry, recommending treatments for gum disease such as using wires to stabilize loose teeth and...
by LakeView Dentists | Apr 30, 2013 | Gum disease
Hi everyone! A recent study published in the International Journal of Cardiology sheds some light on dental procedures that can lower the risk of developing atrial fibrillation in older adults. Atrial fibrillation is a type of cardiac dysrhythmia where the atrium of...
by LakeView Dentists | Mar 25, 2013 | Gum disease
Hi everyone! The holidays and special family events are a wonderful thing. But along with the fun times comes the inevitable consumption of a few too many calories. Unfortunately, we’re all guilty of it. We’re certainly aware that being overweight can pose a health...
by LakeView Dentists | Mar 21, 2013 | Gum disease
Hi everyone! Two centuries have passed since floss was introduced by practicing dental professionals, yet many of us still hate to floss. According to Dr. Scott Swank, curator of the Dr. Samuel D Harris National Museum of Dentistry, “there was an expectation and...