In a recent study published by the European Federation of Periodontology on February 1, 2021, researchers studied the connection of COVID-19 and Periodontal Disease. More than 500 COVID-19 patients were followed between February and July 2020. 45% of these patients had gum disease. The study found that patients with gum...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...
In a recent New York Times article (November 26, 2020), anecdotal stories relate how several COVID survivors experienced spontaneous tooth loss. While the details of these patients' experiences with tooth loss following COVID infection are limited, it appears that the majority of them had underlying periodontal (periodontitis) and dental problems....
As we all try to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, many people are noticing a stinky side effect- bad breath. There are several possible causes. Most people breathe out of their mouths while wearing a face mask. This results in xerostomia, or dry...
Are you behind schedule with your dental cleaning? So many of us are, and as we return to practice, we are seeing a tremendous amount of inflammation, bleeding gums, increasing pocket depths- overall a recurrence of periodontal disease. We know that tartar can re-form on your teeth in as little...