Santa Rosa Dental Health Blog

Thoughtful articles on caring for your teeth, gums, and whole-body health, written to help you feel informed and confident about your care.

What Is Periodontal Gum Disease?

The term “periodontal” means “around the tooth.”  Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease)...

How Dental Sealants Help Prevent Tooth Decay

Tooth decay has become increasingly prevalent in preschoolers.  Not only is tooth decay unpleasant and...

Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive condition and the...

Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Health

Periodontal disease (also called periodontitis and gum disease) has been linked to respiratory disease through...

Types of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a progressive disease which affects...

Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy

Researchers have shown that periodontal disease in expectant mothers actually exposes their unborn child to...

Periodontal Disease Self-Assessment Checklist

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adult dental patients and should...

Periodontal Maintenance After Gum Disease Treatment

It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth...

Periodontal Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke

Periodontal disease, heart disease and stroke may seem to be unlikely bedfellows, but researchers have...

The Mouth-Body Connection and Oral Health

Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other...

What Causes Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease and periodontitis, is a progressive disease...

Dental Anxiety: Causes and Coping Tips

The overwhelming fear of dental appointments can be a common cause of anxiety.  Many people...

Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis

Periodontal disease is characterized by a progressive loss of supportive gingival tissue in the gums...

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

It is well documented that people who suffer from diabetes are more susceptible to developing...