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A recent study published in the Journal of Oral Microbiology examined the effect of the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis on conception in women. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, severe chronic periodontitis is the sixth most common medical condition. Periodontal disease has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and premature birth. The systemic effects […]
Dr. Gary Pearl proudly announces the joining of his son, Dr. Scott Pearl, to the Pearl Dental Care team in Hamden. Dr. Pearl attended dental school at UConn School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. While patients may have seen Dr. Pearl around the office since […]
A new page on our website which will be periodically updated is “Dr. Pearl’s Recommended Products.” These products include oral hygiene aids, gums, and more which Dr. Pearl personally uses in his everyday life and recommends. The list is not all-inclusive and by its nature a work in progress. New products will be added and […]
New DIY orthodontic treatments have become a mainstay on the market today. Faculty at UConn School of Dental Medicine say “no.” While patients (or as the DIY companies may refer to you as “customer”) may loosely be observed by a licensed dentist somewhere, there is no in-person examination and little regard for medical and dental […]
As bad as snoring can be for the person with sleep apnea, snoring can cause martial problems and lead to insomnia, headaches, and daytime fatigue for the partner. Snoring can lead to obstructive sleep apnea- the collapse of the upper airway that disrupts breathing and can lead to decreased blood oxygen. Sleep apnea is associated […]
Certain questions are asked by patients on a daily basis. We thought we would put together a list of some of these frequently asked patient questions. 1) What’s the best way to whiten teeth?There are many ways to whiten teeth from over the counter products such as whitening toothpastes, Crest Whitestrips, hydrogen peroxide rinses or […]