Preventative Care
Heart Attack
Gum Disease May Relate to Heart Attack Risk Studies have shown that people with periodontal (gum) disease are twice as likely to experience heart disease because the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque may cause blood clots. When blood clots escape into the bloodstream, there is a relation to increased risk of heart attacks and other heart illnesses.
People with periodontal disease (over 50% of the adult population) have an infection that causes chronic inflammation of the gums. Also, it is a path for these bacteria to enter the bloodstream. A recent study describes the association between heart disease and gum disease to be at least as strong as its link to cholesterol, body weight, or smoking. To keep your gums healthy, you need an experienced gum disease specialist.
Pregnancy and Your Oral Health
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You know it is important to exercise and eat healthy, but did you also know it is just as important to take good care of your teeth and gums? Researchers at the University of North Carolina have found a connection between a serious gum disease, called periodontitis, and premature and or low birth weight babies.
When you have periodontitis, which is gum infection, your body tries to fight it. Scientists conclude that the byproducts chemically produced by this immune fighting response can travel through your blood stream into your uterus (womb). This may cause you to go into premature labor.
It is estimated that periodontitis may contribute to as many as 45,500 preterm and low birth weight babies every year in the United States alone. This number is higher that those premature and low birth weight babies associated with smoking and alcohol use.
What you can do?
Visit your dentist several times while you are pregnant to have an examination and teeth cleaning. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day. Contact the Snyder Dental group to keep your mouth and your baby healthy.
DIAGNOdent-Laser Caries Detection Aid
It is becoming more prevalent to have healthy and attractive teeth. The earliest possible care is crucial to maintain that healthy smile. DIAGNO-dent aids in the detection of caries (cavities). The smallest lesion can be detected in its earliest stage ensuring to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
The dental care that you and your family receive in our office always includes state of the art equipment. This newest technology is a small laser instrument call the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth with a harmless laser light, searching for hidden decay. A pen like probe simply glides over tooth surfaces constantly checking the health of the tooth. A number scale and an alarm signal the operator when there are signs of hidden decay. This new technology is completely safe and pain free.
Patient Education
Patient Education – Featuring the Caesy Education System
In order to ensure that our patients are thoroughly educated about the dental procedures they are considering, Smile designed of Las Vegas Institute offers the Caesy Patient Education System. The Casey Education System offers detailed information, photos, and articles about specific procedures, new technologies, and overall dental health.
Intra-Oral Camera
The main reason that most people are in the dark concerning dentistry is that they can never see what the dentist is doing. Well, now you can. We can give you a tour of your mouth during the initial examination and you can visualize your oral tissues, teeth, fillings, etc. on our TV monitor. These before and after pictures are particularly impressive to insurance companies resulting in facilitation of payments. Yes, the intra-oral camera has really made modern dentistry exciting for everyone.
Periodontal and Gum Therapy
Periodontal disease occurs when the tissues that support your teeth become infected. Periodontal disease usually first appears as gingivitis. Left untreated, this reversible form of periodontal disease may lead to the advanced form of periodontal disease called periodontitis. Periodontitis can be extremely serious and destructive to the mouth and can cause painful tooth decay and tooth loss. Regular dental exams with our cosmetic dental care specialists can catch periodontal disease in its early stages, allowing you to take full advantage of our periodontal treatments.
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