Diseases of the gum, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss Periodontal ("around the tooth") disease is a chronic bacterial infection affecting the gums and the bones supporting the teeth

When you brush your teeth, do your gums bleed Are your gums swollen and tender

There is a health problem that almost 47 million people may already suffer from but not be aware of We can have it for years but not know it until something serious happens

Aging can affect our body on many levels We gradually slow down physically and mentally, and may experience other changes that are surprising

Sleep Medicine is a fairly new field of medical study focusing on snoring and sleep apnea, two very common but potentially life-threatening disorders that can lead to simple daytime fatigue or affect an individual’s life with serious diseases, such as stroke or heart attack At the end of a long, hard day, most of us look forward to sleep

Only recently have the full effects of sleep apnea been recognized to uncover just how deadly this disorder can be Research into the condition continues to uncover more important information, linking sleep apnea to several serious side effects, including: • Arrhythmias • Stroke • Heart attack • Decreased growth hormone production • Inadequate school or work performance • Greater incidence of traffic and workplace accidents Most individuals afflicted with sleep apnea are not even aware of the problem

If you or your spouse has a snoring problem, both of you are likely suffering Snoring can interrupt a good night’s sleep and affect daytime activity because of fatigue, an often overlooked condition that is both annoying and potentially dangerous and has been cited as the cause of traffic-related and work-related accidents

Breast augmentation surgery is not a decision to make lightly Surgery is surgery, no matter how popular the procedure, with all the risks inherent to a surgical procedure

Laser resurfacing, also known as laser peel, is a fairly recent treatment designed to reduce facial wrinkles and correct skin irregularities such as blemishes or acne scars Laser resurfacing involves short, concentrated pulsating light beams that remove and resurface the skin layer by layer for a precise finish and a smoother, tighter appearance

If you struggle out of bed after two hours sleep, a night of partying and overeating, you will naturally feel tired and drag through the day But if you go to bed at a reasonable hour and still wake up tired, you could have an underlying health problem