Dr. Mogell Dental Blog

Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist

Please Welcome Our New Hygienist - Katie

Monday, July 28, 2014

We would like to welcome our new dental hygienist, Katie. Katie is a Florida State grad with experience in many aspects of the operation of a dental office. Our patients who have met Katie have raved about her skills and personality.

If if has been a while since your last dental hygiene appointment please contact our office so that we can get you on the schedule.

My daughter Katie, who is a student at Florida State, did express concern that having two Seminole Katie's around might be confusing!

Remember that our dental hygiene schedule fills up quickly so if you need to get your college age kids in while they are on break in December it would be good to schedule soon. Call us at 394-9000.

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Chronic Gum Disease Linked to Atherosclerosis

Thursday, July 24, 2014

A recent study co-authored by Dr. Richard Darveau of the University of Washington has shown how the pathogen responsible for gum disease can evade the immune system and cause inflammation and damage in the heart. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries in the heart.

"We had published earlier that this mechanism could be used by P. gingivalis to evade host detection, and this paper is the first to demonstrate it in an animal model of disease," said Dr. Darveau.

Evidence that the chronic inflammation caused by oral disease can be linked to the elevated risk of serious health problems including heart disease, diabetes and even certain cancers.

Protecting yourself from chronic inflammation caused by gum disease is pretty simple. Brush your teeth at least twice per day, floss once each day and visit your dental hygienist every six months (more often if you have gum disease).

Eating a healthy diet that includes lots of fresh fruit and vegetables will keep your entire body, including your gums, healthy! Add in some exercise and you have a recipe for reducing inflammation and maintaining better health.

If you want to find out more about good home care for optimum dental hygiene just ask your dental hygienist at your next appointment. Contact us today at 561-394-9000 to schedule your next visit.

Labels: dental hygiene, gum disease