Recent studies reported in dental scientific journals describe some new information about the dangers of untreated gum disease. Fatal and non-fatal heart disease and strokes have been directly linked to active, untreated gum disease. Statistically, a patient with untreated periodontal disease is 280% more likely to suffer a stroke. In comparison, high cholesterol increases a [...]
Dr. Turner’s Dental Team is committed to providing the highest quality dentistry to all of our patients. With this goal in mind, we created what we believe to be the criteria of a healthy mouth:
Our Healthy Mouth Standard of Excellence
Freedom from dental decay or cavities
Freedom from periodontal disease, bleeding and infection
Freedom from pain and sensitivity
Freedom from [...]
Old News, Bad News
Although most people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth brushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can prevent a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health problems! When you don’t brush, your mouths normal population of bacteria multiplies on your teeth and gums, there depositing [...]