The following website links contain helpful information and pictures. Just click on the links below to go to the website page that is described.

Links from the American Dental Association

• Periodontal Disease
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• Bad Breath (Halitosis)
• Glossary of Dental Terms

Inflammation & Medical Consequences
This link contains recent research concerning inflammation and its connection to other medical consequences. It defines periodontal inflammation and explains its effects on the body.
http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101040223/index.html

Links from The American Academy of Periodontology :

Healthy Gums and a Healthy Heart: The Perio-Cardio Connection
Newly released clinical recommendations encourage cardiologists to examine the mouth and periodontists to ask questions about heart health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/perio_cardio.htm

Periodontal Disease
This link contains an article that covers the types and causes of periodontal disease. It includes illustrations and possible treatments.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html

Frequently Asked Questions
This link contains "œFrequently Asked Questions"covering general periodontal questions, periodontal procedures, and how periodontal disease affects general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/faq.htm

Possible Medical Complications
This link covers how periodontal disease can adversely affect your general health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm

Smoking & Periodontal Disease
This link provides information on how smoking may be one of the most important risk factors in the development of periodontal disease.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/smoking.htm

Chantix
Chantix is a non-nicotine pill that can help reduce the urge to smoke. For more information please see their website.
http://www.chantix.com/

Women & Periodontal Disease
This link contains information to help women avoid periodontal (gum) disease and protect their oral health.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/women.htm

Diabetes & Periodontal Disease
This link contains information on the correlation between diabetes and periodontal disease.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.diabetes.htm

Transmitting Periodontal Disease to Family Members
This link describes how periodontal disease can be passed from parents to children and between husbands and wives.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/webfamilies.htm

Periodontal Procedures
This link describes periodontal procedures such as dental implants, scaling & root planing, crown lengthening, regeneration, tissue grafts, and dental laser surgery.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/procedures.htm

Useful Resources for Bad Breath

OxyFresh Fresh Breath System
The OxyFresh Fresh Breath System provides a number of products designed to kill the ordor producing bacteria that are the source of bad breath.
http://www.oxydental.com/patient.asp