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Links to features on the health risks of gum disease and good dental hygiene tips for children, women, older adults, and smokers.
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Each of the special features listed below explores good dental hygiene tips for a different group of people.
Periodontal disease can wreak havoc elsewhere in the body. Evidence suggests that people with periodontal disease are at higher risk for
developing heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory disease. This article suggests good dental hygiene tips to protect your health.
Studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly a universal finding in children and adolescents.
Advanced forms of periodontal disease are more rare in children than adults, but can occur. This article describes the types of
periodontal diseases, signs of periodontal disease in children, and suggests some preventive measures.
Hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman's life can affect many tissues, including gum tissue. Because periodontal disease is often a "silent" disease, many women do not realize they have it until it reaches an advanced state. However, at each stage of your life, there are steps a woman can take to protect her oral health.
Recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of periodontal disease. In addition, following periodontal treatment or any type of oral surgery, the chemicals in tobacco can slow down the healing process and make the treatment results less predictable.
Older adults are more likely to keep their teeth for a lifetime than they were a decade ago. However, studies indicate that older people have the highest rates of periodontal disease and need to do more to maintain good dental hygiene.
