Autoimmune Series Part 2: Psoriasis Impact on Oral Health

Psoriasis Impact on Oral Health

Psoriasis is a commonly known autoimmune disease that affects 8 million Americans and more than 125 million individuals across the world. When skin cells reproduce too quickly as a result of the immune response this results in Psoriasis. A symptom of Psoriasis is caused by the body’s inability to shed cells as they produce, causing … Read more

Autoimmune Series Part 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Oral Health

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This month we’re kicking off a new blog series here at Olympic Family Dental! Every other month through 2019 we will be highlighting a different autoimmune disease and the impacts it has on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are diseases that spread throughout the body and affect many different systems. These diseases cause … Read more