by Wortley Road Dental | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Oral Health and Chronic Kidney Disease Do you include regular dental visits in your healthcare plan? It’s important that you do. Periodontitis (advanced gum disease) is associated with diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and chronic kidney disease....
by Wortley Road Dental | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Proceed with Caution: Teeth-whitening Truths With so many in-store teeth whitening options available, you may be tempted to select one to whiten your teeth, but this can be painful to your smile. Nearly 50% of adults have some form of gum disease, and as we age, that...
by Wortley Road Dental | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
You’ve Heard About TMD… But what is it? Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) involves the hinged jaw joints in front of your ears. Because these joints are close to nerves, muscles, connective tissues, and ligaments, symptoms are diverse. They include...
by Wortley Road Dental | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Don’t Take Chances: 5 Diabetic Risks Everyone Should Know Gum disease has been called a complication of diabetes, and since diabetics are more prone to gum disease, they need to be especially vigilant about oral health. 1. If you are diabetic, you are more likely to...