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January 30, 2012

Floss Every Day

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Gum disease

Floss Daily

A 2008 New York University study showed that daily flossing reduced the amount of gum-disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. This bacteria is thought to enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation in the arteries, a major risk factor for heart disease. Other research has shown that those who have high amounts of bacteria in their mouth are more likely to have thickening in their arteries, another sign of heart disease. “I really do think people should floss twice a day to get the biggest life expectancy benefits,” says Perls.

This is just one of the Habits you can use to live longer and better.

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January 4, 2012

Oral Health

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Oral Health, Healthy Gums

If Your Teeth Could Talk

If Your Teeth Could Talk….The Mouth Offers Clues to Disorders and Disease.

Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, immune disorders, hormone imbalances and drug issues show up in the gums, teeth and tongue — sometimes long before a patient knows anything is wrong.

Don’t be fooled by very white teeth.  Many oral health problems may be lurking unseen. When the  tops of back molars are worn this may indicate stress-related clenching and grinding.

Your dentist can help you stay healthy by looking for the early warning signs.  Be sure to keep up your regular hygiene (cleaning) visits.

Source: Melinda Beck

November 21, 2011

Oral Heath Connection

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The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health declared 2011, “The Year of the Mouth.” The AAOSH points out there is a growing mountain of research connecting poor oral health to the deadliest of diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. “Oral health problems have also been shown to have close connections to many other serious health concerns like Alzheimer’s, arthritis, pneumonia and pregnancy complications,” they maintain.

 Periodontal disease is associated  with many inflammatory conditions be sure to see your dentist on a regular basis to keep this bacteria at bay.

 

November 4, 2011

Mouth-Body Connection

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Osteoporosis - There is a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw.  People suffering from osteoporosis may be on Biphosphonates and these medications cause problems if the mouth experiences tooth loss.

A condition know as osteonecrosis of the jaw can result if a patient is on Biphosphonates and loses teeth to periodontal diseases.  Regular hygiene visits will help prevent or control periodontal diseases.  Visit this link for more information on gum disease http://www.kuhndentist.com/non-surgical-periodontal-treatment.html

October 7, 2011

Mouth-Body Connection

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Infections in the mouth can play havoc elsewhere in the body.  Your dentist will help you prevent or manage other chronic conditions like stroke by treating periodontal disease.

STROKE :  If Blood Pressure increases due to plaque build-up and fatty bacterial particles are dislodged, thus plugging up a blood vessel, stroke can occur.  The blockage can affect any area of the brain that these vessels provide with blood, and subsequently stop blood flow (oxygen and nutrients). The result is an acute cerebrovascular ischemia or stroke.

Preventing and treating periodontal disease by regular visits to your dentist is one more way to stay healthy.  Call your dentist today and schedule your next hygiene visit!

September 15, 2011

Mouth-Body Connection

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New findings support what dental professionals had long suspected; Infections in the mouth can play havoc elsewhere in the body.  Research shows an association between mouth bacteria (periodontal disease) and other chronic inflammatory conditions such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.

HEART DISEASE: mouth bacteria enter the blood stream, attaching to the fatty plaques in the heart blood vessels.  This thickens the walls of the heart vessels, leading to a restriction of normal blood flow, thus reducing nutrients and oxygen required for the heart to function properly.  This may lead to heart attacks.

Next week we’ll look at the effect of this bacteria on Strokes.

August 23, 2011

Acidity of Food and Drinks

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Acid FruitsDid you know modern diets and eating habits  can increase your tooth enamel’s exposure to acid erosion?  Every day foods and drinks, such as fruit juice, sports drinks, wine and even salad dressings can contain acid which can softenyour tooth enamel.    As the enamel becomes thinner, teeth can become visibly less white, weaker and sensitive to hot and cold foods.  These can all be early signs of acid erosion.

Be sure to keep up your maintenance/hygiene appointments so your dentist/hygienist can help you maintain your wonderful smile.  They can give you more information on acid erosion.

August 10, 2011

Surprising Secrets to a Great Smile

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Strawberriers for healthy gums

Vitamin C for Healthy Gums

Healthy gums are the foundation of a great smile.  While flossing and brushing are key, new research shows that eating these five foods can help keep your gums in the pink.

1. Salmon: This fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation all over the body.  A study found that people who ate the most omega-3′s slashed their risk of gingivitis.

2. Strawberries: They’re bursting with vitamin C, which builds collagen an important  component of healthy gum tissue. In fact, people who consume less than 60 milligrams of C each day (the amount in six large strawberries) are 150% more likely to develop gingivitis.

3. Whole-grain Bread: Whole grains contain iron and B vitamins – nutrients essential to gum health.

4. Green Tea: Hot or iced, this brew is brimming with anti-oxidants that kill the bacteria that lead to gum disease.  Bonus: The beverage also wipes out the germs that cause bad breath.

5. Pistachios: These nuts are rich in the antioxidant CoQ10, shown to fight gum disease.

July 12, 2011

How to Ward Off Evil Tooth Decay Spirits

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Tooth Decay

Brush Your Teeth

Diet for a Healthy Mouth, or How to Ward off the Evil Decay Spirits

Would you like to never get another cavity?  It is possible.  In fact, if you follow just a few rules, you are almost guaranteed never to get another cavity.

Here’s how it works.  Everybody has germs in their mouths.  Decay happens when certain of these germs turn sugar into acid.  This acid causes decay.  The good guy is your saliva.  The saliva neutralizes the acid produced by the germs (stick around, this will get more interesting).  It takes 2 hours, however, after having anything with sugar for your teeth to stop dissolving.

So, your teeth are dissolving for two hours after you have anything with sugar.  If you have three meals a day and nothing in between, your teeth dissolve for six hours a day.  They seem to cope OK with this.  Every sugary snack between meals adds an extra two hours to your dissolving time.

Public enemy number one, the sugary snacks are the obvious ones like candy, lozenges, mints, cookies and cake, but this also includes drinks with sugar such as soft drinks, fruit juice, coffee or tea with sugar.  Did you know that a large McDonalds Coke has 22 teaspoons of sugar?  It’s full of acid too, which really wrecks the teeth.  The worst snacks are those you suck on for a long time, especially candies which have built-in acid.  Even “healthy” snacks like granola bars and dried fruit are loaded with sugar.

Before all you chocoholics jump out the window, there is a simple solution.  All you have to do is bundle up all your snacks and juice and include them with the three major meals.  Presto!  No more decay.  If you must gobble or nibble between meals some things are OK.  Most dairy products, fresh fruit (not dried) and vegetables are fine to have as snacks.  You can drink water, milk, coffee or tea unsweetened or with sugar substitute and watered-down juices in moderation.  Juice with soda water tastes good too and has a lot less sugar and calories.  Diet soft drinks with sugarless gum are sort of OK but don’t overdo it.

It sounds easy and it is.  The rest is up to you.

June 10, 2011

A Brand New Smile for Patients with Dentures

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All-on-Four Implant-Retained Dentures from Kuhn Dental Associates

If you’re frustrated by the embarrassing slippage you experience with your traditional dentures, Kuhn Dental Associates may be able to help. All-on-Four implant-retained dentures from NobelBiocare are designed to boost the functionality and appearance of your smile, even if you have limited bone to work with.

What’s more, All-on-Four dentures are priced to work with limited budgets. That means you can look forward to a better quality of life, even if you aren’t a candidate for regular implants.

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