Pennsylvania dental implants

WILLIAMSPORT AND PHAIADELPHIA, PA - A controversy is brewing over fluoride. While it is known to protect teeth from cavities, a growing number of studies call into question the safety of fluoride in drinking water, due to the possible health risks created when it is ingested.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gum disease is a serious condition that can indicate other serious ailments in the body and, without treatment, can lead to tooth loss.

Pennsylvania Periodontics specialist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo has released his list of the top five signs of gum disease. People who exhibit these symptoms should consult their periodontist.

• Gums that are swollen, red, tender and/or bleed easily.

COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Snoring has been the scourge of many a marriage throughout history.

But in addition to being an annoyance to spouses, snoring can be a sign of a more serious problem: sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a breathing problem caused when the tonsils, tongue or fatty tissue in the throat blocks the airway to the lungs. Approximately 18 million people have sleep apnea, according to Orbit Medical.