by Dr. Robert Lantzy | Oct 18, 2018 | Oral Health
Congratulations! You just found out that you are expecting a baby! You have so much to look forward to! Don’t forget the dental health of you and your unborn baby! WHAT? Pregnancy is the period from conception (when a woman’s egg is fertilized) to...
by Dr. Robert Lantzy | Oct 17, 2018 | Oral Health
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of inflammatory arthritis and an autoimmune disease. For reasons no one fully understands, in rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system – which is designed to protect our health by attacking foreign...
by Dr. Robert Lantzy | Oct 17, 2018 | Oral Health
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into...
by Dr. Robert Lantzy | Oct 16, 2018 | Oral Health
Research has shown that periodontal disease is associated with several other diseases. For a long time it was thought that bacteria was the factor that linked periodontal disease to other disease in the body; however, more recent research demonstrates that...
by Dr. Robert Lantzy | Oct 23, 2017 | Oral Health
It’s October. What are you doing to make sure your smile is the best it can be? We know everyone leads busy lives, but no matter how busy you are you should always take some time to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy. October is National Dental Hygiene...
