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Periodontal (Gum) Disease and Heart Attacks
- Gabe Mirkin, M.D.
At the 2000 annual meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans, Dr. Efthymios Deliargyris of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reported that heart attack patients are at very high risk for having periodontal disease characterized by infections in the gums, bones and teeth.
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Science Daily - Pregnancy
Bacteria from a mother's mouth can be transmitted through the blood and amniotic fluid in the womb to her unborn child.
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Science Daily - High Blood Pressure
A new study suggests for the first time that cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common viral infection affecting between 60 and 99 percent of adults worldwide, is a cause of high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
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Bisphosphonates
Increasing numbers of dental patients are taking bisphosphonate medications for a variety of indications. These drugs may be associated with poor healing, spontaneous intraoral ulceration and bone necrosis in the oral and maxillofacial region.
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Air Abrasion
Air abrasion is a relatively
new decay removal/tooth preparation procedure we often use in place of
the traditional dental drill. Learn
more…
Bruxism
Sometimes people exposed to chronic stress or high-pressure situations
can develop a damaging habit known as bruxism: unconsciously biting
down with too much force at non-mealtimes. Learn
more…
Dental X-Rays
Dental X-Rays have gotten a bad rap, but are they really that bad? See
why x-rays are important during a visit to the dentist. Learn more...
Diagnodent
One of the most important things we do for our patients is to identify and fill cavities. Enter DIAGNOdent:
a revolutionary, thorough means of detecting cavities. Learn
more...
Digital Imaging
This computer-based digital technology allows your dentist
to create true-to-life photographs of your very own mouth, as if the
recommended procedures had already been completed. Learn more…
Digital Radiography
We've invested in a new way of looking into your mouth—a procedure
that's fast, painless, and incredibly precise! Learn more…
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, and lasting way to lighten most
people's smiles, available in a wide variety of methods and concentrations
for various kinds of teeth. Learn
more…
Medical Information
Methamphetamine —
The Devil's Drug
Methamphetamines are called the Devil's drug or Hitler's revenge for good reason. Learn more...
Virus Spread Links to Throat Cancer
The sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer also sharply increases the risk of certain types of throat cancer among people infected through oral sex, according to a study being published today. Learn more...
A group of University of Southern California School of Dentistry researchers says it has identified the slimy culprits killing the jawbones of some people taking drugs that treat osteoporosis. Learn More...
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