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Had a new patient for an initial exam and she states that after a filling was done 3 months ago she has had an acidic taste in her mouth--pretty much constantly (pt had a composite filling placed on tooth 15). She does wear a CPAP. Gums are healthy (she does have some 4 mm pockets). She did mention
June 10, 2024
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individuals who have gum disease have an inherent lack of resistance to many chronic diseases. When you get a new patient in the chair, you can identify these individuals within 5 minutes, who are just not healthy. They are susceptible to gum disease and many other chronic illnesses. If we ever learn
January 18, 2018
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to help keep mouths and hearts healthy. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, several studies have shown periodontal disease to be associated with heart disease. While theres no proven cause-and-effect relationship between oral health and heart health, research has indicated that gum
February 28, 2021
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% didn't want to be told they needed X-rays either). Conversely in the same survey, 85% of the people said that they want their dentist to check the health of their gums. So where is the disconnect? If they want healthy gums, but they don't want to be told to floss, are they crazy? So the bottom line
May 25, 2017
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To all of the die-hards on DT interested in the oral-systemic connection. Just wanted to share that there is a new toothpaste/gum available that was engineered to eradicate P. Gingivalis in the oral cavity -- Halo Gum and Zero Pro Toothpaste from Something Nice Company (founded by Dr. Ben Winters
January 23, 2026
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: Interconnection Between Periodontitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Current Challenges, and Future Perspective | Journal of Crohn's and Colitis | Oxford Academic Frontiers | The oral-gut microbiome axis in inflammatory bowel disease: from inside to insight The 'Gum-Gut' Axis in Inflammatory Bowel
April 22, 2026
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in periodintally healthy mouths and then only if no other interproximal aid will fit without causing trauma!! 8% of patients floss. Give up on it unless there is an implant, pontic or nothing else fits and then double otr tripple the thickness to touch the gum. 3) Look at the slides attached. You see
May 22, 2016
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Saved by the Mouth: Be Healthier, Save Money, and Live Longer by Improving Your Oral Health by Katie Lee, DDS. The mouths effect on systemic health is the fastest growing sector of the dental industryyet many people are unaware of this connection. Saved by the Mouth is your guide
July 31, 2024
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New research from United Concordia Dental continues to show that significant medical costs savings and reduced hospitalizations are possible when individuals with certain medical diseases or conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, or pregnancy, treat their gum disease. United Concordia's new
April 01, 2014
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lives. - Dr. Amy Doneen MarkLife changed for me when I heard of Miklossy's comments on ALzheimer's being caused by oral spirochetes. This was from a member of AAOSH. Look at the article. 93.7% of all Alz patients have 1 of 6 oral spirochetes in their brains and healthy patients have none! Lyme
November 02, 2016
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Healthy Teeth, Healthy You! A VA hospital's simple solution to prevent pneumonia? Toothbrushes. Toothbrushing is saving lives said Shannon Munro, Ph.D. Healthy Teeth, Healthy You. Did you know that brushing your teeth reduces your risk of developing pneumonia? Watch the videofor a special
December 14, 2018
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...they view me as part of there team to get them healthy....this woman is acting like I am a hurdle she has to jump over (or kick down). Repeat after me: I CANNOT CARE MORE ABOUT MY PATIENT'S TEETH THAN THEY DO. This lady doesn't care about her oral health. Why are you wasting so much time, energy
March 29, 2016
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patient just e mailed this article http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/high-blood-pressure/the-healthy-habit-that-could-raise-blood-pressure#scpshrjmd
March 18, 2014
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Gum disease associated with kidney disease deaths. The mouth is the doorway to the body, rather than a separate organ, and is the access point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream via the gums. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/306724.php Okay, let's look at the numbers. Here
March 13, 2016
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Gum Disease Tied to Yet Another Deadly Illness Jiyoung Ahn PhD NYU Langone Health Associate Professor, Department of Population Health, Department of Environmental Medicine 650 First Avenue, Fifth Floor, Room 518, New York, NY 10016 Robert Douglas Kelsch DMD Oral Pathologist at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, N.Y., North Shore LIJ Health System 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
December 02, 2017
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NBC News Dec 2016 A type of bacteria found in severe gum disease may trigger many cases of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers reported Wednesday. The bacteria is found in about a third of people, and the researchers found evidence that 47 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had evidence
December 23, 2016
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A young woman has been left devastated after her contraceptive coil rotted her teeth and made her gums sag. What...Where did she put the...Wow. While there is an association between increasing circulating hormones during pregnancy and pregnancy gingivitis, as well as periodontitis
June 01, 2018
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Can Diabetes Affect Your Teeth And Gums?
August 15, 2017
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Bacteria found lurking in gums could trigger an early death in patients with liver disease.
May 29, 2017
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Women trying for a baby are FOUR TIMES less likely to get pregnant within a year if they have gum disease.
June 22, 2017
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Are your gums really killing you? Failing to brush properly could have dire consequences and lead to deadly diseases. the mouth is the filthiest place..I'm not surprised if the data suggests there is a link..
August 27, 2017
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Mouths are on fire with disease but it's not just the general American public. Shockingly 95% of dentists don't even know what levels of dangerous bacteria they have in their own mouths. This is National Gum Care Month and I encourage every dental team to discover the state of disease in their own mouth. /
September 11, 2016
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Losing your teeth can damage your memory. A gap-toothed grin is one of the risks of growing older, and absent-mindedness is another – but the two could go hand-in-hand. Research suggests that losing our teeth is actually a cause of memory loss. Study shows periodontal gum infection linked to cerebral aneurysms.
January 20, 2014
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of retraction cord but with the use of a sectional matrix and wedge for building the proximal contact? Would you pre-med in this case? Absolutely. But would you pre-medicate the patient if you are doing a simple MO or DO filling that is above the gums but with placement of a sectional matrix
January 06, 2025
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Does anyone have any experience managing cervical root hypersensitivity in a patient diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis? I just had a near 40 year old that came in for a limited exam with a chief complaint of thermal gum line sensitivity. Clinical and radiographic exam were unremarkable
February 27, 2019
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’s disease, Heart disease, Cancer, and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? 6 Serious Health Problems Your Dentist Might Find: Diabetes, Acid reflux, Crohn’s disease, Heart disease, Cancer, and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Your lips, teeth, and gums don’t lie—here’s what they can reveal about your overall health. .
April 29, 2015
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biopsy testing. Since healthy mitochondria are required for the healthy functioning of cells, then testing the health of mitochondria could alert a person of a potential problem. Also, initial testing could establish a reference level before treatment. Then, a second test after treatment could confirm
April 09, 2018
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41 year old fairly healthy female patient. She has been taking a BP and anxiety medication for several years successfully. 4 months ago she began to develop fairly severe dry mouth. No changes in medication or life. She did have a procedure for kidney stones with a stents for the stones around
April 23, 2024
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sensitive toothpaste. She can order it from Amazon. Brush and bond works wonders. 99% success rate for me. I don't think there's fluoride in it. I also tell patients to eliminate toothpaste and see if that helps. It worked for me in 90% of cases. Then I tell them to use butter on gums toothbrush, so
April 23, 2024
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of the gums. The second and third divisions are most commonly affected. Due to these symptoms, patients are likely to consult their local dentist when symptoms first develop and may receive further dental evaluation and treatment before they are referred to a neurologist or neurosurgeon. We sought to answer
July 01, 2015
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me if there were any dental possibilities b/c pt is otherwise healthy. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks Never heard of it. Very interesting. Hopefully not a brain tumor.
May 30, 2018
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Dental Floss, Cancer and Mortality: Is There an Association? Of course people who brush and floss are more likely to lead healthier lives in general. It' sort of like saying people live longer when they drive a Volvo.True, I think they call it a tagging behavior. 30% lower mortality risk ? Maybe its not so much the study as the way it is reported or the results presented, but are we to believe that some people who floss won't die...
February 11, 2014
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portion can be accounted for by lack of compliance with healthy lifestyle or treatment recommendations.The Surprising Link Between Your Weight and Your Teeth. Increased oral inflammation, leukocytes, and leptin, and lower adiponectin in overweight or obesity.
May 30, 2017
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deterioration to malnourishment. also check out the Weston A Price foundation The obvious answer is yes. I believe Howard is trying to get us and our staff to then believe in what we do if the science supports it. I've asked this to my own team because the hygienists tend to look past the single 5mm pocket and the bleeding gums because its not full blown perio.
February 10, 2017
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infection/systemic effects (pardon the pun ) No MD I've ever spoken to about this has been even remotely interested in hearing about it. So imagine my shock when a NP rheumatologist from next door told me she ROUTINELY talks to her patients about RA/gum disease links! Apparently, RA is characterized
June 13, 2014
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is considered to be one of the Key for healthy growing. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on Dr. Steven Lin's website and/or ebook (). I would at least like to give more detailed dietary and nutrition advice in my practice and I was wondering if anyone is using Dr. Lin's book as a guide to do
January 09, 2018
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exercise and eat a healthy diet are amazing So the human is one trillion cells. The gut microbiome is 3 pounds, has 10,000 species, and ten trillion bacteria, fungi and viruses. This could massively be affecting the oral microbiome. We have all seen patients vary greatly in their home care vs. oral
February 06, 2021
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gene even before you start getting problems or think about going to the doctor for a diagnosis. The research is in early stages but study leads say they are now investigating whether eating certain healthy foods, such as nitrate-rich leafy greens, can influence brain health by boosting certain
February 17, 2025
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vascular disease – Fact or fiction? Published Online: May 05, 2015, Athero Figures Fig. 1 Two-way relationship between atherosclerotic vascular disease and periodontal disease. Atherosclerosis and chronic gum inflammation (periodontitis, induced by bacterial biofilm) cause a localized
July 05, 2015
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to hospital heart specialists who wanted to treat the potentially fatal infection of inner lining of the heart. It can be deadly and is often caused when bacteria from the mouth get into the bloodstream as a result of bleeding or inflammation in the gums. Doctors searched for a cause for the infection
June 02, 2017
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director of Bow Lane Dental and founder of the charity Rewards Project offers failsafe advice on how to replace that sugar rush with something healthier, longer lasting and more rewarding https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/how-to-quit-sugar Sure sugar causes chronic inflammation
August 13, 2020
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be related to influx of pathogenic organisms from the mouth into the lung. It is believed that in persons with good oral hygiene, there is less potentially pathogenic bacteria tracking into the lung and causing disease, Dr Doll explained. Even in healthy persons, small quantities of saliva can aspirate into the lung. The content of that saliva depends on one's overall oral health. If there are pathogenic bacteria, this could cause pneumonia, she said.
November 14, 2016
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care, creating clinical outcomes above the national average, as well as healthier patients and communities. Since our inception 25 years ago, CareMore has expanded from one state to eight, and continues to grow. Today the CareMore delivery system provides care for enrollees in Medicare Advantage
November 22, 2018
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maintain the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile. We offer Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontic Treatment, Sleep Apnea Appliances. Combining the right mix of personal care, high technology and continuing education, we
February 06, 2020
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anything, and its also kind of like a big f-you, now you can't proceed with your surgery until you do what I told you.I had a patient with extreme gum disease that needed a lung transplant. His physician asked for a letter of clearance. The patient was going to die , if he didn't get the lung
November 20, 2019
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