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As a periodontist, keeping gums healthy is my specialty. Success begins at home with brushing, flossing and rinsing every day. This National Gum Care Awareness Month, I’d like

Yes! Or an onion if you prefer. Studies tell us these foods are rich in a powerful antioxidant called Quercetin, which has been shown to

More than 65 million Americans have some form of gum disease — and that number now includes former Major League Baseball All-Star Alex Rodriguez.Like many

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Stroke Association (ASA), stroke is the fifth leading cause of death among Americans, yet 80% of strokes

There are over 29 million Americans with diabetes. Each one is 2 – 4 times more likely to have periodontal disease, which leads to tooth

Periodontal Treatment Can Beat Breast Cancer   Thanks to years of effort by breast cancer advocates, October reminds us of how many women ( 1

Dr. Aldredge has been installed as the new president of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists (NESP), the largest regional periodontal society in the country. Dr.

Dr. Wayne Aldredge a New Fellow of the American College of Dentists Dr. Aldredge has been inducted as fellow into the very prestigious American College

Dr. Wayne Aldredge was interviewed on camera by the Associated Press for his expert opinion on recent dental floss studies. The dental floss story was

“Dr. Aldredge, they’re saying on the news that we don’t have to floss anymore.” Millions of people worldwide heard or read the headline this August

Astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station To make it into space as a NASA astronaut, you have to be smart, fit, between 5’2″