Why do I need to visit the Dental Hygienist? 1. Overall Health – Researchers have found that gum disease is associated with other health problems such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Likewise pregnant women are at risk for delivering pre-term … Continued
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Cancer and Gum Disease
Cancer treatment can lead to Gum Disease When the immune system is not functioning properly the body becomes susceptible to all kinds of infections and diseases. Cancer treatments, radiation and chemotherapy can effect the immune system. When this happens the … Continued
Have you seen the ingredient list in a Cigarette
Cigarette and tobacco additives Did you know there is a list of 599 additives approved by the US Government fo the use and manufacture of cigarettes? This is absolutely something every smoker should know. There is a reason why cigarette … Continued
Gum Disease and Heart Disease: A Connection
Gum Disease = Heart Disease ? Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from heart disease and diabetes as those without periodontal disease. This research was completed in the early 1990’s. Their … Continued
Bleeding Gums
"I always have bleeding gums when I clean my teeth" Many people seem to think this is 'ok', to have your gums bleed on a regular basis. Bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease. Let me give you an … Continued
Periodonitis – Gum Disease – Pyoria
Periodontitis Gingivitis left untreated can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins 'poop' produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate the gums. The toxins stimulate a chronic (constant) inflammatory response in which the … Continued
How often should the Dental Hygienist clean my teeth?
Dental Hygienist cleaning only twice a year? In the early 1950"s a popular television show was sponsored by a tooth brushing powder – Pepsodent. An advertising campaign touted having your teeth cleaned twice a year. Whether your gums are healthy or not, whether you … Continued
Immune System Function and Components
Immune SystemFunction Inside your body there is an amazing protection machine called the Immune System. It is designed to act like a security guard against millions of germs, toxins, and parasites that would love to infest your body. Once these … Continued
Gum Disease and Your Immune System
Gum Disease is more likely with a weakend Immune System An infection, wherever it’s found in the body, stresses the immune system. It is also obvious that the more serious the infection and the longer it persists, the more the … Continued
One minute to clean between your teeth
“How do I find the time to clean between my teeth” The average American spends about 18 hours and 31 minutes in the car every week. This breaks down into just under 3 hours a day. Also, watching tv accounts … Continued