Oral Hygiene

“You know the drill: Brush at least twice a day with soft bristles, don’t forget to floss, and for cleanings and exams. not only keeps your smile pearly-white and gums in good shape, but it could help the rest of you stay healthy, too: Research shows cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis, among other conditions, may

Lower your risk of heart disease: Brush your teeth BY MICHAEL ROIZEN, M.D., AND MEHMET OZ, M.D. The YOU Docs “What’s better than walking out of the dentist’s office with a mega-watt smile, the slick feel of just-polished teeth, a free toothbrush and knowing that’s over? How about a 33 percent drop in your risk

Heart disease is the leadingkiller of men and women in the United States and in Europe. British researchers studied nearly 12,000 adults in Scotland found that those who don’t brush their teeth twice a day have a 70% increased risk of heart disease compared to those who brush twice a day. Bleeding, red puffy gums

Dr. Oz & Dr. Roizen, the “You Docs”, write about recent research that indicates gum disease is a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s & memory problems. Read their article here. Our hygienists, Talia, Charity, and Melissa, have helped hundreds of people treat their periodontal disease and gum disease. People who treat their periodontal disease not only keep

Earlier this month, National Public Radio featured the story “As Our Skin Sags with Age, So Do Our Bones.” One of the most important elements in keeping facial bone definition is to keep your natural teeth! David Hunt, a physical anthropologist at the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., was interviewed for the story.