Research indicates a link between periodontal disease and heart disease, arthritis, and other debilitating conditions. Learn more about gum disease, treatment and the possible link to Alzheimer’s from Denton dentist, Dr. Ted Dunson III.

Dental health involves more than teeth. Healthy gums are vital to a healthy mouth and to systemic well-being. Health care professionals see a link between gum, or periodontal, disease and conditions such as diabetes, stroke, arthritis and even Alzheimer’s Disease.  With the size of today’s aging population, interest in this form of dementia has peaked. (more…)