Hearts. Health. Smiles. The Link Between Your Teeth, Gums, and Cardiovascular Health
As we celebrate Heart Month, it’s important to highlight a vital yet often overlooked connection: the link between gum health and heart health. At Shoreline Periodontics, we specialize in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease— but with the added bonus of helping patients protect their overall health as a result. The Oral-Systemic Health Link Your gums […]Gum Health is Essential for a Healthy 2025: Reasons to Focus on Your Gums in the New Year
As we step into 2025, taking care of your gums should be a top priority for maintaining optimal oral health. At Shoreline Periodontics, we understand the vital role your gums play in the overall health of your smile. Healthy gums are crucial for preventing periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss and other serious […]What Are The Chances of Dental Implants Causing Gum Disease?
Do you have missing teeth and are looking for a way to fill in any gaps so that you can smile big and wide again? Dental implants might be the right choice for you! Have you heard horror stories about dental implants being involved with gum disease and that has deterred you from wanting to […]Gum Disease And The Development Of Systemic Diseases
When it comes to gum disease and it’s development, there are quite a few risks. However, for the purpose of this article will be discussing the 7 major risks of gum disease development in New London, CT. To be more specific, there is a direct link between your oral health and your overall health. Meaning […]LANAP: The Minimally Invasive Laser Gum Disease Treatment
Gum Disease better known as Periodontal disease is increasingly affecting a large portion of the population annually. However, thanks to advancements to major advancements within dentistry major advancements have emerged for gum disease treatment. One of these advancements has led to the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure also known as LANAP. This procedure allows gum […]Gum Recession Treatment: The Benefits Of Early Treatment
Traditionally gum grafting was considered the main form of treatment for gum recession. This is partly because it allowed the unhealthy tissue within a patient’s mouth to be replaced with healthy gum tissue that was taken from other parts of the patient’s mouth. While effective this form of gum recession treatment was also very invasive […]Gum Disease: How to Tell If You Need to See a Periodontist
Gum disease affects a vast majority of the population on a yearly basis and for someone it affects them on a very severe level. However, there are also milder cases of gum disease. Therefore, whether or not the gum disease is mild or severe it should still be viewed as a cause for concern. If […]What do I do if I notice my Gums are Receding?
Receding gums should not be ignored because they are a warning sign of a deeper oral health issue. Periodontal Surgery can be used to treat gum recession. Gum recession is not something that should be taken lightly because it is one of the major signs that you are experiencing gum disease. Gum disease is […]