Periodontal disease impacts nearly 50% of adults in the US over the age of 30. That percentage jumps to 70% in adults 65 and older. Looking at these numbers, it’s obvious that periodontal disease, ranging from slight to severe, is very prevalent in our society. So, what are some of the factors that increase our … Read more
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
You’ve heard us say time and again that good oral health is linked to good overall health. Most individuals tend to treat their mouth as a separate entity from the rest of their body. When you ignore the fact that what goes on there has a large correlation to many other health issues, you are … Read more
