Are Cavities Contagious? Research Says Yes
Do you have a child who has developed cavities at a very young age, even though you know your child has diligent dental care? Or maybe you keep on getting cavities, but yet you take excellent care of your teeth; new research shows that cavities are in fact contagious, and it may surprise you to […]
Dental Care Reduces Respiratory Infection Risk in ICU Patients
A study published in the November issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, suggests that patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who receive enhanced oral care from a dentist are at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), like ventilator-associated pneumonia, during their stay. “Bacteria causing healthcare-associated infections often start in […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease
Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? New research shows that regular visits to the dentist may just be what the doctor ordered. In a recent study conducted at Case Western University in Cleveland, OH, 40 people with severe RA symptoms (i.e. fatigue, fever, weight loss, stiffness, and tender, swollen joints) were split into two groups. […]
Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
Are you ready to plan a family? If you’ve already been diagnosed with sleep apnea… you’ll want to continue the treatment plan you’ve set up with your medical professional and let your OBGYN know about it. If you don’t suffer from sleep apnea… you should know that breathing during your sleep cycle may change while […]
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Over the past few years, we have been treating many patients who snore. Some were referred by their spouses after many a sleepless night. We discovered after a thorough exam that some of these patients also had sleep apnea, which if left untreated can be potentially fatal. Sleep apnea and its treatment was discussed in […]
What you need to know about plaque
Fight plaque and prevent cavities.