Link found between pneumonia and oral hygiene 02/07/2012
Those who don’t brush their teeth regularly may be putting themselves at greater risk of contracting pneumonia.
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Gum disease can lead to bacteria in arteries 01/30/2012
Aside from having great breath and a brilliant smile, there is a another reason to take extra special care of your pearly whites, and it comes in the form of heart disease.
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Lack of dental coverage sends patients to ER for pain 01/25/2012
USA Today report- SHREVEPORT, La. – When a man recently visited an emergency room here with a toothache, consulting physician Alan Sorkey quickly diagnosed the dental infection was serious and even potentially fatal.
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Dental visits found to reduce diabetes hospitalization 01/18/2012
Dr. Kenneth Ross is a periodontist/implantologist in Largo, FL (Pinellas County) near Tampa (Hillsborough County), Clearwater & St. Petersburg on the west coast of Florida. Dr. Ross works at The Institute for Laser Periodontics & Implant Dentistry for the Pinellas Dental Specialties. Dr. Ross is a graduate of Wake Forest University & The University of Florida College of Dentistry. He received his Masters degree & Surgical & Implant training at Boston University. Dr. Ross specializes in bone grafting, gum grafting (without taking tissue from the palate using Alloderm), dental implants (teeth can be delivered the same day!), extractions, antibiotic therapy, LANAP laser treatment (the only periodontal protocol with a patent & FDA approval!), dental hygiene cleanings & all phases of periodontal surgery/therapy. Call Dr. Ross today @ (727) 531-5100 for a consultation regarding your periodontal health!
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5 Ways Poor Dental Care Makes You Sick 01/12/2012
Failing to brush your teeth or floss regularly not only leads to bad breath and gingivitis, but it's also linked to more serious health problems. Here's how to keep your mouth healthy
Holly C. Corbett, Prevention
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Menopause and Your Teeth 01/11/2012
As you approach menopause, your gums and teeth need extra care
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Poor Dental Care Linked To Pneumonia, Warn Experts 01/04/2012
Brushing your teeth properly could prevent more than just gum disease - it could also cut the risk of pneumonia, new research has found.
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Why brush twice a day? 12/29/2011
Why brush twice a day? There are several answers to this question. We brush, floss, and rinse repeatedly every day to reduce the bacterial load in the mouth, prevent disease development, avoid halitosis, remove stains, and remove food particles, among others. All these answers are true, valid, and accurate, but they do not drill down to the bottom line, bare bones, one ultimate reason.
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24-year-old Cincinnati father dies from a tooth infection 12/28/2011
A 24-year-old Cincinnati father died from a tooth infection this week because he couldn't afford his medication, offering a sobering reminder of the importance of oral health and the number of people without access to dental or health care.
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Study reveals that post-root canal pain has different sources 12/23/2011
Tooth pain occurring after endodontic treatment might originate more often from another source than from the treated tooth itself. Having reviewed studies from a period of 60 years, U.S. researchers claim that in six out of ten cases of post-endodontic pain, the cause had nothing to do with the tooth that was treated originally.
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