Gum Disease

During this American Heart Health Month, our dental office in Erdenheim wants to do our part and raise awareness of how gum disease can increase your risk of heart disease. While these two areas of the body seem to be unrelated, there’s a clear connection between gum disease and heart… Read More…

Probiotic use is typically associated with digestive health and even as a “good bacteria” replacement after a round of antibiotics. But can probiotics also be beneficial for oral health? At our dental office in Erdenheim, we’ve been hearing about some research that may show a positive correlation between certain probiotics… Read More…

Over the years, we’ve treated numerous patients with diabetes at our Erdenheim dental office. We always want every patient to make sure they’re taking great care of their teeth, but it’s important for folks with diabetes to be even more vigilant about maintaining their oral health care routines. Why? Unfortunately,… Read More…

Gum disease is a serious oral health concern that affects nearly half of all Americans. While it’s typically more common in older adults (as high as 70% in those over 65), at my Erdeneheim dental office, we want all of our patients to know that gum disease can also occur… Read More…