Dental Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease

Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease and Strokes

Recent studies have found a link between gum disease, strokes, and heart disease. Researchers have found that periodontal (gum) infections play a role in the development or worsening of diabetes, strokes, and heart disease. According to the American Dental Association, 4 in 5 Americans have gum disease.

The American Academy of Periodontology reports "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease; increase the risk of premature, underweight births; and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases."

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com

Dental Cleanings with Piezo Scaler

The Cleanest Teeth You Can Have

In addition to six-month cleanings, we recommend the Piezo Scaler™, a new technology that uses high-frequency vibrations to clean your teeth and the pockets below your gumline. The Piezo Scaler removes deposits faster than regular scaling instruments with little to no discomfort. Your teeth will feel as clean as they have ever felt.

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com

Dental Care for Seniors

Caring for Our Seniors

Teeth show signs of wear from years of use, consumption of certain foods and tobacco products, and from aging. We recommend six-month check-ups to ensure we find dental-health problems in their early stages.

Gum disease and infected or damaged (tooth) roots are the most serious problems that are common among seniors. Finding and treating these problems in the early stages helps you stay healthy and looking good.

Fillings loosen and crack over time and create fractures in the tooth, so they may need to be replaced with newer filling material, which bonds more tightly to your teeth and minimizes the likelihood of tooth decay.

Some medications reduce the flow of saliva through the mouth, so we provide products that address this issue. We also use whitening techniques that return the brightness and whiteness of teeth that have been stained by caffeine or tobacco products.

Finally, eating nutritious food and brushing and flossing daily reduce your risk of dental problems. If your gums bleed or become inflamed, or if you have loose teeth, please contact us at once!

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com

Dental Gum Disease

Why Do You Lose Teeth?

Think decay is the main reason your teeth fall out? It isn't! You may not see the disease, but you can see symptoms. If your gums bleed while brushing or flossing, or if your teeth are loose, come see us. Or, if you have been told you need gum surgery, you will be glad to know we can control gum disease with non-surgical methods if we catch it early enough.

GOOD News

If you have advanced gum disease, you will need surgery, but it almost always controls the disease. Most common insurance plans cover surgery. If your gum disease is not advanced, there are non-surgical methods that—coupled with improved dental hygiene—virtually halt the spread of the disease. This is typically covered under most insurance plans.

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com

Children's Dentistry

A Dentist Provides Health Care Just Like a Doctor

We focus on the needs specific to children to keep their teeth and gums at their best. Their teeth are more prone to cavities for a couple of reasons:

They do not brush and floss properly, regularly, or thoroughly. We ask parents to help their children with their daily dental care until they have formed good daily habits.

Children eat throughout the day, so their teeth are more frequently exposed to acids from eating and drinking. If they do not brush as often or as thoroughly as needed, they prolong the exposure of acids on their teeth. Continual build-up of these acids increases their number of cavities. We recommend better food choices, improved hygiene, and one application of a dental varnish to protect teeth from easily developing cavities.

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com

Dental Digital X-rays

75% Less Radiation!

We use only digital X-rays, which are ready immediately and can be magnified for easier viewing. They are taken by a digital sensor placed in your mouth, and the process takes almost no time and no chemicals. Best of all, it uses 75% less radiation! We also have the ability to take a panoramic image of your entire jaw in one shot.

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com

Diabetes and Your Mouth # 1 : 4 Signs You May Have a Problem

Diabetes puts you at risk for dental problems. It impairs the ability to fight bacteria in your mouth. Having high blood sugar encourages bacteria to grow and contributes to gum disease. You may have gum disease if you have:

• Gums that are red, sore, bleeding, or swollen, or that pull away from your teeth
• Loose teeth
• Chronic bad breath
• An irregular bite or dentures that don't fit well

The above article is from: WebMD.com

Bowie Dental Wellness  
Eijah Holness, DDS  
15231 Hall Road, Suite 103  
Bowie, MD 20721  
(301) 390-1300  
BowieDentalWellness.com