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Dr. Mogell Dental Blog

Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist

Your Teeth when You Are Elderly

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Teeth and the Elderly

It’s a fact, we are living longer than ever before in the history of man. Medicine continues to provide us with the means to live well into our 80’s and 90’s on a regular basis. As medicine has done so much to enhance the efficiency of our heart, lungs and many organs what is happening to our teeth?

Our teeth are becoming the “victims” of the advances of science. Many of the medications that our elderly population is taking have an indirect effect on our oral health. One of the side effects of these life prolonging medications is xerostomia or dry mouth. With the reduction in saliva, bacteria which usually are washed-out or neutralized, remain in the mouth and can wreak havoc. These are the same “bugs” that cause cavities and contribute to periodontal disease.

How can we protect our teeth and prevent the damage from decay and gum disease? The most obvious is lots of brushing and flossing; and that can be enhanced as well with ultrasonic toothbrushes and toothpaste with a higher concentration of fluoride. Stimulating saliva is the key! Sugarless lemon drops are a great way to get saliva flowing and drink lots of water to keep your mouth moist.

If it has been a while since you have had your teeth examined and cleaned, please give us a call at 561-394-900. We will arrange an appointment that fits your schedule to make sure your mouth is and remains healthy. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

 

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Brsuh your teeth...protect your heart!

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Brush your teeth…protect your heart!

Ever since we were kids we have been told, first by our parents, your dentist and of course by television commercials, how important it is to brush our teeth. Twice a day keeps the sugar bugs away! Brushing, we were taught will help to prevent cavities! Now a study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who don’t brush enough are more at risk for heart disease than those individuals who brush at least twice a day.

Some of the results from the study of over 11,000 adults showed that those who brushed their teeth less frequently had a 70% increased risk of heart disease. The also noted that those participant who had periodontal disease had a 19% increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This data was reinforced by analyzing the individual’s blood to determine levels of C-reactive protein which is indicative of inflammation in the body.

Prof. Richard Watt from University College London, the lead researcher remarked, "Our results confirmed and further strengthened the suggested association between oral hygiene and the risk of cardiovascular disease -- furthermore inflammatory markers were significantly associated with a very simple measure of poor oral health behavior."

Your oral hygiene is obviously important for your teeth and gums. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene goes well beyond the mouth. Brushing and flossing daily will not only enhance the likelihood of a healthy mouth but will decrease the chances of heart disease. If you haven’t had you teeth cleaned recently, please call us at 561-394-9000. We arrange an appointment with our hygienist and get you on your way to a healthier life. Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.

 

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