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You Really Can Live Better Through Dentistry

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Did you know that a healthy mouth means a healthy body…a healthy heart…even a healthy sex life?  It’s true!  And just by changing certain habits related to oral hygiene you can improve the health of your mouth and teeth and lessen your risk for a whole host of illnesses.

“You cannot be healthy with an unhealthy mouth any more than one can be healthy with an infected foot,” says Richard H. Price, DMD, spokesperson for the American Dental Association and a former clinical instructor at the Boston University Dental School.

He’s absolutely right.

Researchers at the ADA have found that periodontitis (the advanced form of periodontal disease that can cause tooth loss) is linked with health problems, such as cardiovascular disease.  It appears that bacteria in the mouth may cause inflammation throughout the body, including the arteries. Gingivitis (oral inflammation due to bacteria) may also play a role in clogged arteries and blood clots, possibly increasing your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

so if you would like to know more about your dental health then give us a call on 01772 717316 or email info@lifestyledental.co.uk for your free consultation


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How do you know if you have gum disease?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Gum disease and periodontal disease can be very common and often no symptoms are shown till it is too late here are some to watch out for

Symptoms are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced. They include:

    1. Bad breath that won’t go away
    2. Red or swollen gumswhich bleed easily and often
    3. Pain on  chewing
    4. Loose teeth and teeth that have moved position maybe even gaps appearing between the teeth
    5. Sensitive teeth due to the gums receeding and exposing more sensitive parts of the teeth

      if you suffer from any of the above or if you know someoen who suffers then please get in touch and see how we can help you to keep your teeth

      01772 717316


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      Gum Disease – Do you have it ?

      Thursday, July 1st, 2010
      How do you know if you have Gum disease ?

      well gum disease or gingivitis is inflammation of the gums and is caused by some irritation resulting in the bleeding and swelling of the gums.

      symptoms and signs  can include

      1. Bleeding gums
      2. swollen gums
      3. Yellow deposits on teeth
      4. Receding gums this is whereby the gums seems to be shrinking back
      5. Bad breath
      6. pain can sometimes occurs if you get abscesses
      7. loose teeth

      Gum disease and periodontal disease can often go unnoticed in the ealry stages as there is very little pain or discomfort

      so if your concerned about your gums or your dental health then please give us a call on 01772 717316 or email on info@lifestyledental.co.uk
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      The Gums and The Heart

      Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

      Are you suffering health problems due to bad oral health ?

      The importance of oral health and oral hygiene is always been at the forefront in the mind of all dentists. Now the link between oral health and gum disease and also the impact of poor oral health on the body and associated dieases is getting stronger.

      A strong connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been suggested in recent clinical studies. As many as 75 percent of adults in the United States have been affected by periodontal disease.

      So if you would like to know more then click here to find out or call 01772 717316 and book an examination.


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