At Dr. Alina Bergan DDS, we know your
dental health is closely connected to your total overall health. We also know
that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to show signs of other bodily
health issues.
Studies
have shown possible links between periodontal (gum) disease and heart disease,
and researchers have found that people with gum disease have an elevated risk
of suffering from a stroke or developing coronary artery disease. Believe it or
not, an estimated 70 to 80 percent of North American adults currently have some
form of gum disease.
Gum
disease, effects the tissues that surround and support the teeth, is an
infection caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque that forms on the
teeth, mainly along the gum line. In its early stages, called gingivitis, gum
disease can be treated by Dr. Alina
Bergan and often reversed.
To help
keep your mouth and heart healthy, we’ve provided following tips to help
prevent problems before they arise:
·
Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day.
Make sure you brush gently beneath the gum line around each tooth.
·
Floss at least once a day.
·
Have a dental checkup and cleaning twice a year, or as
recommended.
·
Eat a healthy diet. This includes avoiding foods with a high
concentration of sugars or starches and consuming more fruits and vegetables.
·
Use a straw when drinking acidic or sugary drinks
·
Avoid tobacco and copious levels of alcohol. If you smoke, quit.
And remember, heavy drinking dramatically increases the risk of developing
mouth and throat cancer.
Don’t
put off your next visit to Dr. Alina
Bergan DDS any longer! If it has been a while since your last visit to our Cedarhurst,
NY office, please give us a call at 800-223-0801 today.
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