Monday, December 27, 2010
Happy New Year!
May the gifts that only Christ can give be yours this Christmas season. May His love, joy and peace be abundantly yours throughout each day of the New Year!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Disease
The health of the mouth has serious systemic connections. Periodontal disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)are both chronic inflammatory conditions. Pain and swelling are common symptoms from the soft tissues next to the inflamed bones. The same species of bacteria from the mouth are found in the synovial tissues of joints in RA patients. If inflammation in the mouth and joints are untreated permanent damage can lead to bone destruction.
In the mouth the first signs of acute inflammation is found in the gums and is called gingivitis. Gingivitis is reversible. Gingivitis is often characteristic of tender, red, swollen and bleeding gums. Regular professional cleanings(dental prophylaxis)and excellent daily home care is the solution. Daily home care includes brushing with a power brush (Oral B) and dental flossing. A lifetime of preventive care is essential to maintaining optimum oral health.
Periodontal Disease is a chronic disease that affects beyond the unhealthy gums and destroys the bone supporting the teeth and contributes to other systemic health problems like RA, Diabetes, Heart disease, Lung Infections, Stroke, Cancers, Alzheimer's and more. Pain and destruction of a person's health is a late sign of chronic problems not until recent associated with the destruction or loss of bone around teeth.
Dental neglect can result in much suffering from toothaches, tooth loss and can be life threatening. Rheumatoid Arthritis can be debilitating. Lifetime treatment is needed and there is no cure. Treatment includes medications, physical therapy and surgery and may I now add taking care of your teeth and gums.
In the mouth the first signs of acute inflammation is found in the gums and is called gingivitis. Gingivitis is reversible. Gingivitis is often characteristic of tender, red, swollen and bleeding gums. Regular professional cleanings(dental prophylaxis)and excellent daily home care is the solution. Daily home care includes brushing with a power brush (Oral B) and dental flossing. A lifetime of preventive care is essential to maintaining optimum oral health.
Periodontal Disease is a chronic disease that affects beyond the unhealthy gums and destroys the bone supporting the teeth and contributes to other systemic health problems like RA, Diabetes, Heart disease, Lung Infections, Stroke, Cancers, Alzheimer's and more. Pain and destruction of a person's health is a late sign of chronic problems not until recent associated with the destruction or loss of bone around teeth.
Dental neglect can result in much suffering from toothaches, tooth loss and can be life threatening. Rheumatoid Arthritis can be debilitating. Lifetime treatment is needed and there is no cure. Treatment includes medications, physical therapy and surgery and may I now add taking care of your teeth and gums.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Buyer Beware! FDA V.S. Mouth Rinse Claims
The Food and Drug Administration warned Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash, CVS Complete Care Anticavity Mouthwash and Walgreen Mouth Rinse Full Action for advertising their mouth rinses remove plaque (bacteria attached to teeth and gums),prevent gum disease or even promote healthy gums. The FDA agrees a mouthwash which includes the ingredient sodium fluoride is effective in preventing tooth decay, but not plaque.
Plaque is the name given to a group of bacteria found in the mouth. Plaque can cause damage to the teeth (tooth decay) and gums (gingivitis) if good daily home care is not practiced. We recommend the Oral B 5000 series power toothbrush and Glide dental floss be part of your daily home care routine. Dental check-ups and cleanings are also an essential key to maintaining excellent dental health. Studies now link poor dental health with not only tooth loss, but heart disease,stroke uncontrolled diabetes, alzheimer's disease and other related general health problems. If your mouth isn't healthy you are not healthy!
A good rule for the consumer is to look for the American Dental Association(ADA)
symbol of approval on dental health products. The ADA approves a product's claims based on rigorous scientific testing for safety and effectiveness.
More information is available at www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnoucements/ucm227522.htm
Plaque is the name given to a group of bacteria found in the mouth. Plaque can cause damage to the teeth (tooth decay) and gums (gingivitis) if good daily home care is not practiced. We recommend the Oral B 5000 series power toothbrush and Glide dental floss be part of your daily home care routine. Dental check-ups and cleanings are also an essential key to maintaining excellent dental health. Studies now link poor dental health with not only tooth loss, but heart disease,stroke uncontrolled diabetes, alzheimer's disease and other related general health problems. If your mouth isn't healthy you are not healthy!
A good rule for the consumer is to look for the American Dental Association(ADA)
symbol of approval on dental health products. The ADA approves a product's claims based on rigorous scientific testing for safety and effectiveness.
More information is available at www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnoucements/ucm227522.htm
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