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Cosmetic Dentistry Blog at My Dentist USAMonday, June 1, 2009Healthy Gums Help Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisScientists and health care professionals have always known that there is a general connection between tooth and gum decay, and systemic disease, but new studies show that there is a specific connection between dental health and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland have made a connection between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It seems that the soft and hard tissues involved in joins and muscles as well as teeth and gums are similarly affected by inflammation caused by toxins from bacterial infection. "It was exciting to find that if we eliminated the infection and inflammation in the gums, then patients with a severe kind of active rheumatoid arthritis reported improvement on the signs and symptoms of that disease," comments Nabil Bissada, D.D.S., head of the department of periodontics at Case Western. For those who are skeptical that dental hygiene can affect overall health, now there's even more evidence to show that taking care of your teeth and gums can lessen the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and promote overall health and well-being. Find a licensed Cosmetic Dentist in your area, and begin your journey to better dental health! Labels: eliminating gum disease, gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Tooth Decay, treatment of gum disease
Thursday, May 28, 2009Common Dental Problems - My Dentist USA
Dental care can be complicated, especially when you're frustrated by pain or self-conscious about the way your teeth look. When it comes to actual dental problems, there a few common ailments that a majority of the population suffer and they are:
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Monday, February 23, 2009What's the Point of Dental X-Rays?Cosmetic Dentists have many techniques and technologies available to them to diagnose underlying problems that may not be apparent from a simple visual examination. One of those advanced technologies is the radiograph, or commonly known as the X-ray. The American Dental Association has determined that the X-ray examination enables the dentist to detect:
Time is always of the essence when dealing with teeth. The earlier the detection, the better. That's why it is best to have X-rays taken once a year, or more often if the condition of your teeth require more frequent check-ups. Avoiding the X-ray puts your teeth at risk of disease and puts your cosmetic dentist at a disadvantage in creating the most beautiful smile possible for you. Labels: Find a Cosmetic Dentist, gum disease, x-ray technology
Monday, February 9, 2009A New Approach to Gum Disease and Cold Sores
New laser technology has been developed and approved by the FDA to treat periodontal or gum disease. The laser is a light source from the infrared end of the spectrum that uses low energy power to treat gums, often without anesthesia. That's right, oftentimes no injections are needed, even with deep pockets. The low power of the laser kills bacteria that causes gum disease for up to three months (according to the leading periodontal journal), seals the vessels and nerve endings, and produces little if any pain for the first three days after the procedure. On the third day, the nerve endings begin to regenerate and what little pain there is can be managed quite well with Ibuprofen. My Dentist USA is your resource for cutting-edge, emerging technology in the Cosmetic Dentistry industry. Read the rest of the article here on My Dentist USA. Labels: cold sores, eliminating gum disease, gum disease, treatment of gum disease
Wednesday, February 4, 2009Gum Disease Periodontal Disease Symptoms and Prevention
There are many factors that contribute to periodontal disease, or gum disease. Although it is true that gum disease is primarily caused by plaque build-up, smoking, poor dental hygiene (such as leaving food between teeth for long periods of time because of badly aligned teeth), partial dentures or bridges that don't quite fit right, and poor diet are all contributing factors to periodontal disease. The real issue with plaque is that it builds up slowly, over a long period of time, so that the build-up doesn't cause any real pain until there's a problem. That's why good dental hygiene and proper teeth alignment is so important to the health of your gums and, ultimately your teeth. If you can catch plaque build-up in it's beginning stages, the better chance you'll have of controlling or eliminating gum disease. Awareness of the signs of beginning gum disease is critical. Here are some of the typical symptoms of gum disease to watch out for:
For more information on periodontal disease, check out the American Dental Association's website. Thanks for visiting My Dentist USA! Labels: ada, american dental association, eliminating gum disease, gum disease, periodontal disease, symptoms of gum disease
Wednesday, January 14, 2009Common Dental Problems
Dental care can be complicated, especially when you're frustrated by pain or self-conscious about the way your teeth look. When it comes to actual dental problems, there a few common ailments that a majority of the population suffer and they are:
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Monday, December 8, 2008Brushing Your Teeth Can Save Your Life? Maybe.
 (CNN) Doctors have known for years that gum disease and heart disease are linked, but they have yet to reach agreement on the exact reasons behind the connection. Heart disease patients often have several risk factors such as high cholesterol or poor diet, making it impossible to single out bad dental health as a contributing factor. Heart disease is the nation's top killer, claiming a staggering 450,000 lives in 2004, according to the American Heart Association. Although it's unknown how many of those deaths are linked to gum disease, oral pathologist Dr. Dwight Weathers of Emory University suspects that the number would be high, "given that 85 percent of people over age 65 and probably half of people younger than that have some form of periodontal disease. Wow. That would be a big number." A substance produced in the body called high-sensitivity C-reactive-protein (hs-CRP) is suspected to play a role in the link between gum disease and heart disease. Acute gum disease increases the amount of hs-CRP in the bloodstream, which is a natural response to inflammation caused by injury or infection. The American Heart Association says hs-CRP may signal an increased risk for heart attacks. Gum disease can sneak up on its victims without any warning signs, according to the American Dental Association, which recommends prevention by proper diet, brushing, flossing and dental visits. To read this article by Thom Patterson in its entirety, please click here. Thanks for visiting My Dentist USA! Labels: american dental association, gum disease, heart disease, periodontal disease
Monday, November 24, 2008Baby Boomers Oral Health - Keeping Your TeethIf you're one of the 75 million Baby Boomers in the United States today, you're probably considering the future of your teeth. Questions like "How long will they last?" and "What steps can I take now to preserve them for the future?" are good questions to ask, as gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among Baby Boomers today. The American Dental Association has launched an Oral Health Awareness Program focused on the Baby Boomer generation, based on extended life expectancy and noting that "60 is the new 40." As always, the answers to these questions lie in good oral hygiene practices coupled with regular visits to your dental professional. More information on the American Dental Association's Baby Boomer Oral Health Awareness Program is available through the ADA website. Thanks for visiting My Dentist USA! Labels: ada, baby boomers, gum disease
Wednesday, October 1, 2008The Laser: A New Approach to Gum Disease and Cold SoresGum Disease is still the most prevalent disease in the world. Unfortunately, since it is usually not a painful disease, it often goes unnoticed. When gum disease is diagnosed many patients respond in horror, especially when considering the possibility of a surgical procedure. But there is good news at hand for those who know they have a gum problem. read more Labels: gum disease
Wednesday, August 13, 2008Confronting Gum DiseaseAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gum disease is the most prevalent disease in the world today. Many researchers suspect that gum disease may also be directly linked to heart disease and strokes. Unfortunately, it is perhaps the least diagnosed and treated of all diseases of comparable magnitude. The biggest reason for this may be that it is a somewhat silent disease, and pain and discomfort only occur in its latter stages. By that time, significant bone loss has already occurred. Gum disease is caused by specific strains of bacteria. There are special ways that a patient can be tested for these bacteria in the dental office. New technology allows us to test for them before damage occurs. Genetics are also another predisposing factor. Genetic testing is available, yet has not been proven to be particularly advantageous. read more Labels: gum disease
Tuesday, July 22, 2008Confronting Gum DiseaseAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gum disease is the most prevalent disease in the world today. Many researchers suspect that gum disease may also be directly linked to heart disease and strokes. Unfortunately, it is perhaps the least diagnosed and treated of all diseases of comparable magnitude. The biggest reason for this may be that it is a somewhat silent disease, and pain and discomfort only occur in its latter stages. By that time, significant bone loss has already occurred. read more Labels: gum disease
Tuesday, April 29, 2008Healthy Weight, Better Gums?Losing extra pounds, revving up physical activity, and eating nutritious foods may give you a new reason to smile. Healthy teeth and gums are more common in active people who eat nutritiously and aren't overweight, a new study shows. The study appears in the Journal of Periodontology. It was conducted by researchers including Nabil Bissada, DDS, chairman of the periodontics department at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Read more of the article and find out exactly how a healthier diet can affect your gums on My Dentist USA. Labels: articles, gum disease
Friday, April 11, 2008Have a lip piercing? You might get receding gums.People who go in for a lip piercing may get more than they bargained for. Besides attracting attention, they could also wind up with receding gums. Lip piercing can lead to receding gums and may make the problem worse, say researchers from Ohio State University. They compared the gums of 29 young adults with pierced lips to those of 29 with unpierced lips. All participants were about 22 years old, and roughly half were women. About 41% of those with pierced lips had receding gums. That's much higher than the 7% rate seen in those with unpierced lips. Read more of this article on My Dentist USA, the source for finding a cosmetic dentist near you. Labels: articles, gum disease
Thursday, March 13, 2008Too Young for Gum Disease? Don't Count on ItYoung adults may want to make a special effort to care for their teeth and gums, even if their smiles look great, according to new research on gum disease. Gum disease can start much earlier than you might expect, without obvious symptoms, and it could boost the odds of health problems including preterm birth in affected pregnant women. So say researchers from the dentistry school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Their findings were presented in Boston at the annual meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Click here to read full article Labels: gum disease
Thursday, February 14, 2008Never Too Young For Gum DiseaseA study was done at the dentistry school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) that showed gum disease can start much earlier than you might expect, without the obvious symptoms, and it could also boost the odds of health problems including preterm birth in affected pregnant women. Sometime between baby teeth and dentures, gum disease can settle in silently. That process can be under way when people are still in their 20s without obvious traces. Many participants had gum disease without symptoms around their wisdom teeth, and their gum disease often worsened in just two years. To continue reading this article and find out more about dentistry, oral care and hygiene along with cosmetic dentistry, visit My Dentist USA. Labels: cosmetic dentist articles, gum disease
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