Oral Health & Your Body

Articles

5 articles from the Shield Dental Care team, all reviewed by Dr. Pejman Ghorbani, DDS.

• Dental Health During Pregnancy: What to Expect

  Dental care during pregnancy is safe. Learn about pregnancy gingivitis, safe treatments, and protecting your smile and baby.

• Dental Implants for Smokers: Risks & Success Tips

  Smokers can get dental implants, but success rates are lower. Learn the risks and how to improve your odds at Shield Dental Care in Burke, VA.

• Diabetes and Gum Disease: What You Need to Know

  Diabetes and gum disease share a dangerous two-way connection. Learn how proactive dental care helps you manage both.

• How Gum Disease Affects Your Overall Health

  Gum disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and more. Learn how your oral health impacts your overall health — and what you can do about it.

• The Connection Between Oral Health and Heart Disease

  Oral health and heart disease are linked through gum bacteria and inflammation. Learn the risks and how dental care can protect you.