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IS THERE A BETTER METHOD THAN CROWNS?

golab — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:21:33 +0000

IS THERE A BETTER METHOD THAN CROWNS?

If I have a very large filling in my tooth that is cracked, decayed, or broken, is there a better way to fix my tooth other than a cap (crown)?

Yes. Traditional dentistry utilizes the process of crowns (caps) to fix large areas of decay or large defective fillings. The disadvantage of these procedures is that they require the dentist to grind your tooth down to a tiny peg, which is very aggressive and traumatic to your tooth. It not only grinds off all the sick areas of the tooth, but it also grinds off all of the healthy area of the tooth. Current technology is awesome! You can now fix your tooth with very conservative, longer lasting tooth colored “Inlays and onlays.” These restorations are terrific in that they do not grind your tooth down to a peg, may actually strengthen your tooth (by the simple fact of removing less tooth structure), and fix only what is broken, leaving your healthy tooth structure intact. And as an added feature, they are virtually “Invisible” to the naked eye, unlike the porcelain crowns found currently in traditional dentistry. They are metal free. Rubber dam.

Q. When I visit the dentist, how do I know if I have decay?

A. Unfortunately, pain is the last stage of a disease, so waiting for a tooth to “hurt” is not the best way to determine if and when you have decay. For many years, the standard for detecting decay in a tooth was the dental xray, or using the “dental explorer” whereby the dentists “picks” at your tooth to find soft spots (decay). The drawbacks of these methods are that traditional dental xrays emit more 50% or more radiation than the digital xrays we utilize. Instead of the “sharp explorer” to “pick” at your teeth, we prefer to utilize a dental laser, which detects decay in advance, sometimes before digital xrays. Poking a tooth with a sharp instrument is essentially not the standard to detect decay, as you can “contaminate” other teeth with the decay from the tooth previously checked, or you can press too hard and penetrate the enamel, essentially opening up a hole for food and sugar to further promote decay.. With digital xrays and the dental laser, we can conserve vital and important tooth structure, reducing the need for more invasive procedures such as crowns and root canals.

My dentist told me that I have five cavities to be filled. Is there any way to fix them without being numb?

Yes. For moderate and smaller cavities, it is possible to get dental fillings without having to be “numbed” or use needles by utilizing “air abrasion” which is also referred to as “drill-less” dentistry. It works by using air pressure to aim “sand-like” particles at your tooth, gently spraying away decay. However, if the cavity is large, this may not be possible. But for the most part, it is a phenomenal advance in dentistry, and is a terrific technology to offer our guests.

Flower Mound Dentist Ups Patient Services with Web Communicationsde

golab — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:05:20 +0000

FLOWER MOUND, TX — This past January, Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan J. Golab, DDS acquired the services of Demandforce to better serve his patients in between appointments. Using the Demandforce Dental communication system the Texas dentist plans on streamlining appointments and corresponding with patients beyond the confines of his office.

Demandforce allows Dr. Golab to send communications such as email, newsletters, and text messages to his patients. Handy emails and text messages like appointment reminders and post treatment follow-ups are conveniently delivered to patients on their phones and/or their personal email address.

The patient communication system also allows patients to reschedule and confirm appointments to ensure the appointment is not an inconvenience to the patient. On a personal side of things, Demandforce lets Dr. Golab and his team wish patients a happy birthday and send thoughtful messages such as hygiene tips and friendly reminders to patients in-between appointments.

“At my practice we love to build personal relationships with our patients,” says a Flower Mound dentist Dr. Golab. “With this new communication system, we hope to continue building relationships with our patients beyond their appointments. It’s important to me to have my patients trust the hands that are treating them, and this is a great way to show our dedication to the patient.”

With this new communication system, Dr. Golab is also considering a ‘New Patient Referral’ incentive program for current patients. Through Demandforce, the Flower Mound Invisalign provider will inform new patients of his promotions specifically for new patients under his care.

“This new program is going to greatly enhance patient involvement with my practice,” explains Dr. Golab. “Beyond tips and appointment reminders, patients can take a survey so we can get a better understanding of our patients’ values. It’s a win-win program that I’m really excited to implement into the practice.”

Dr. Golab’s Texas practice provides general, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatment for adult, child, and teen family members. In addition to dental implants and Invisalign, Dr. Golab provides crowns, bridges, full mouth rehabilitation, bonding, inlays, onlays, and advanced hygiene and periodontal treatment. Dr. Golab is also a Flower Mound dental veneers provider.

Learn More
To learn more about Dr. Golab’s new patient communication system or services, visit the Flower Mound, TX dentist’s Web site: http://www.drgolab.net/. Or, to schedule a consultation by phone, call: 972-691-1700 to speak with a team member. Those interested in scheduling an appointment in person can reach Dr. Golab at his office, located at 3020 Broadmoor Lane, Suite #100, Flower Mound, TX 75022.

About Dr. Jonathan Golab
Dr. Golab graduated from the University of Toronto in 1987. His first degree was in Physiology, the other in Pharmacology. He then went on to complete his dental studies at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in1990.

Currently, Dr. Golab is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, seeking his accreditation, which is held by only 258 dentists in the world. Dr. Golab seeks to complete his fellowship in the American Academy of General Dentistry, an honor shared by only 1% of dentists worldwide. Dr. Golab also is seeking his fellowship in the Academy of Contemporary Esthetics, a distinct honor among cosmetic dentists.

Dr. Golab continually furthers his education by attending hundreds of hours of seminars and continuing education courses each year, attending world-renowned hands-on postgraduate dental institutions such as The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentals Studies, The Pacific aesthetic Continuum, The Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies, Center for Esthetic Excellence, The Hornbrook Group, The Seattle Institute For Advanced Dental Studies.

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Flower Mound Dentist Honored as a Case Study for Restorative Treatment

golab — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:18:12 +0000

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Recognized for his abilities in smile design and restorations, Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan J. Golab has been placed on Gold Dust Dental Lab’s Web site as a spotlighted case study.

In Dr. Golab’s smile design case study, Gold Dust notes the attention Dr. Golab pays to proven treatment methods and the high-level of detail that result in esthetically pleasing dental restoratives. These methods include: optimal width to height ratios, gingival architecture with attention to tissue symmetry and ideal zeniths and shapes, reflective and deflective positioning, prep design and ideal reduction, creation of wax models for patient approval before treatment, and pre and post-treatment photography and case notes.

“Usually, seeing my patients enjoy their newly restored smiles is gratifying enough,” continuing Dr. Golab, Flower Mound dentist says, “but to be recognized by my dental lab as an example for other dental clinics to model is extraordinary. Gold Dust provides great restorative products, and together we are helping hundreds of patients smile more confidently and with more joy.”

To learn more about Dr. Golab’s smile design treatment, visit his Services page on: http://www.drgolab.net/ .

During smile design treatment, Dr. Golab focuses on providing symmetry, proportion, and a smile that fits the age and gender of his clients. Using veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, inlays, onlays, and other restorative treatments, Dr. Golab removes any embarrassing teeth deformations and leaves patients with natural looking, healthy smiles.

“Smile design is just as much about communication as it is dental treatment,” says Dr. Golab, a Flower Mound dentist who does dental porcelain veneers provider. “Without input from my patients, it would be extremely difficult to reform my patients’ teeth to their liking and comfort. We discuss the options, review photographs and models, and then together we choose the option that both the patient and I are comfortable with.”

In addition to smile design treatment, Dr. Golab treats patients for their preventative, cosmetic, and other restorative dentistry needs. Dr. Golab’s services include gum disease treatment, general cleanings, gum contouring, fillings, teeth whitening, crowns, bridges, implants, inlays, onlays, and bonding. Dr. Golab is also a Flower Mound Invisalign provider.

Learn More
To learn more about Dr. Golab’s smile design treatment, visit the Flower Mound Dentistry Web site : http://www.drgolab.net/ or, to schedule a consultation by phone, call: 972-691-1700 to speak with a team member. Those interested in scheduling an appointment in person can reach Dr. Golab at his office, located at 3020 Broadmoor Lane, Suite #100, Flower Mound, TX 75022.

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Flower Mound Dentist Stresses Importance of DNA Testing in Accurately Treating Gum Disease

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:55:40 +0000

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Scientists and doctors are just starting to understand the true nature of gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection to the gums that initially has no major symptoms. But, while individuals are ignoring minor symptoms, gum disease is silently wreaking havoc on the mouth and even other areas of the body.

In advanced stages, gum disease can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, inflammation, loose teeth, and a receding gum line. That’s just the mouth. Research has shown that gum disease can double your risk for heart attack, triple your risk for stroke, worsen diabetes, and also contribute to systemic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and other seriousness illnesses.

Thankfully, gum disease is a highly treatable illness. There are several tests dentists use to screen for gum disease. There is the basic oral exam, where dentists look for bleeding gums, inflammations, and infections. There is also a probe test, where dentists push on teeth to determine the stability of the gums. However, only one test accurately diagnoses the type of bacteria that has caused infection. This test is a Bacterial DNA test.

According to AirPerio, a research company dedicated to studying periodontal disease, there are 11 periodontal pathogens most commonly linked to gum disease, and the DNA test can readily verify which strain has infected the mouth. Other examinations and tests can verify the presence of gum disease, but there are many strains of bacteria that cause varying levels of gum disease.

“In cases where periodontal disease is likely present, it is imperative to perform a DNA test on the patient,” said Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan J. Golab. “DNA testing verifies the type of bacteria involved, which allows dentists to accurately prescribe the correct antibiotic. This is crucial in cases that require antibiotic treatment, as it in avoids complications that come with incorrect medicine.”

Why is DNA Testing Important?
When determining the presence of gum disease underneath the gum-line, a DNA test is the only sure-fire diagnosis method commented Dr. Golab. In advanced or severe stages of gum disease, the bacteria will have moved underneath the gum-line to tooth roots and even bone. In these cases, antibiotics are required, but administering the proper antibiotic depends on which strand of bacteria the patient is suffering from.

Furthermore, according to AirPerio, if a dentist treats gum disease with the wrong antibiotic, the bacterium can become stronger, antibiotic-resistant strains, which makes removal of the bacteria even harder.

Procedure
The Bacterial DNA test is a quick, simple procedure. During the test, paper points are placed under the gum line for approximately 15 seconds. During this time, the paper absorbs bacteria under the gum-line.

Each strain of bacteria has unique identifying qualities that lab technicians can readily identify. After studying the test samples, results are sent back to the dentist, who can administer the proper treatment, be it antibiotics or other treatment such as laser therapy, scaling and root planning (SRP), or surgery if necessary commented Dr. Golab, a Flower Mound dentist who uses dental lasers.

Who Should Be Tested
There are several conditions that make individuals susceptible to gum disease. Genetics plays a big part, as well as dental hygiene, hormonal changes, medical history, and immune system strength all contribute to gum disease vulnerability.

“The truth is that 85% of adults have some form of gum disease,” said the Flower Mound Dentist. “But out of all those individuals, a majority won’t come in for an exam for any number of reasons. Gum disease is preventable and highly treatable, but so often patients wait too long to come in for a screening.”

Though gum disease is hard to recognize in its early phases, there are several symptoms. According to the Consumer Guide To Dentistry, these symptoms include: bleeding gums, sensitive or swollen gums, bad breath, or loose teeth.

Treatment
Depending on the severity of the condition, there are several methods to treat gum disease. Generally, there is SRP, laser therapy, and antibiotics.

According to http://www.simplestepsdental.com/, SRP is the process in which tartar and plaque are removed from tooth surfaces and roots. Plaque is the breeding ground for bacteria associated with gum disease, therefore removing plaque from the mouth is the first step in preventing or treating gum disease commented Dr. Golab. Also, since plaque fastens easier to rough surfaces, root planing smoothes irregularities of the root surface.

Laser therapy and antibiotics are adjuncts to SRP. Laser therapy utilizes various wavelengths that target bacteria and remove remaining bacteria cells after SRP. Antibiotics also attack bacteria, but attack white blood cells at the same time. This leads to a weak immune system and opens the body to other illnesses during treatment.

“Unless the patient needs surgery, treating gum disease provides patients with healthier smiles, stable gums, and an overall healthier body,” said, Flower Mound dentist Dr. Golab, who does Dental Implants. “The best defense is good hygiene and prevention. Often, patients feel awkward about making an appointment to check out swollen gums or plaque, but it’s far better to be safe than sorry.”

In addition to periodontal exams and treatment, Dr. Golab is a certified Flower Mound teeth cleaning and general dentist, providing services such as cleanings, tooth colored fillings, porcelain veneers, crowns, dental implants, and bridges. Dr. Golab also provides cosmetic dental work such as tooth whitening, gum contouring, laser enhancement, and smile enhancements.

Learn More
To learn more about periodontal disease or to schedule a consultation with Flower Mound, TX dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab, visit: http://www.drgolab.net/ or, to schedule a consultation by phone, call: 972-691-1700 to speak with a team member. Those interested in scheduling an appointment in person can reach Dr. Golab at his office, located at 3020 Broadmoor Lane, Suite #100, Flower Mound, TX 75022.

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Flower Mound Dentist Preserves Small Practice Ideals

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:23:09 +0000

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab maintains a small, private, and more conservative practice atmosphere to provide a more comfortable facility for patients.

In comparison to larger practices, Dr. Golab has opted to keep his business small and patient oriented over larger patient rosters and shorter, impersonal appointments.

Dr. Golab and his team emphasize accessibility. Whether it’s a question about hygiene or dental treatment, the team is always available to help, especially in a time of need, commented Dr. Golab.
“Patient comfort is a variable that every practice should consider,” said Flower Mound dental care expert Dr. Golab. “Some practices use warm blankets. At my practice we focus on creating a bond with our patients. It may be old fashioned, but our patients are comfortable, and that is a great asset to the practice.”

In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Golab is a provider in Flower Mound who does cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers, dental crowns, bridges, smile designs, full mouth rehabilitation, implants, bonding, inlays and onlays, gum contouring, periodontal hygiene treatment, metal-free dentistry.

“Time is a big part of our practice,” said Dr. Golab. “We take the time to talk patients through their fears before treatment and answer questions. We take time to get to know our patients beyond their teeth and gums. We take the time to make our patients feel right at home in the dental chair. Maybe we could squeeze a few extra appointments in the day, but we’d rather give our patients a little elbow room.”

Learn More
To learn more about the services of Flower Mound, TX dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab, such as Flower Mound dental implant, Flower Mound Lumineers, Flower Mound Tooth Whitening, Flower Mound Veneers and Flower Mound Invisalign, visit http://www.drgolab.net/ to view his Web site, call 972-691-1700 to speak with a team member, or visit his office, located at 3020 Broadmoor Lane, Suite #100, Flower Mound, TX.

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THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION

golab — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:01:06 +0000

THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION

Periodontal (gum) disease affects approximately 85% of adults today with only a few noticeable signs or symptoms whereby most people do not even realize that they have it. It may lead not only to tooth loss, but to other diseases and problems, such as:

· Heart disease: periodontal disease predisposes you to becoming twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease and stroke.

· Low birth weight/pre-term babies.

· Poses a serious threat to people whose health is compromised by diabetes, respiratory diseases, or osteoporosis.

· Infecting others and your family members through saliva.

Don’t Ignore Your Oral Health

If you value your oral as well as your overall health, and you have any of the following symptoms, seek advice from a dental professional immediately:

Pain in your mouth
your gums ever bleed when you brush your teeth or when you eat hard food
spaces developing between your teeth
your gums feel swollen or tender
your gums are receding (pulling back from your teeth) or your teeth appear longer than before
you have persistent bad breath
you have noticed a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
you develop sores in your mouth that do not get better within two weeks
you have noticed pus between your teeth and gums

If you have any of the symptoms described above, you may have periodontal disease. So if you have heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, osteoporosis, or are thinking of becoming pregnant; have a family member evaluated

Treatment of gum disease in its earliest stages has an excellent success rate, so the earlier you seek treatment, the better the chance for success. We utilize many comfortable, successful, and easy treatments for gum disease, and the majority of treatments do not require being numb. These state-of-the-art procedures include lasers and microsonics (works by not even having to touch your teeth and replaces the outdated method of scraping your teeth), oral antibiotics, and special anti-microbial rinses. With treatment success being so easy to achieve, you should not hesitate to seek an evaluation and/or treatment immediately!

Flower Mound Dentist Shares Five Reasons To Consider Dental Implants

golab — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:02:53 +0000

Tuesday, May 19, 2009- FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – Flower Mound general dentist who performs cosmetic dental procedures Dr. Jonathan Golab is a proponent of dental implants to address a wide variety of dental maladies.

Dr. Golab recently created a list of the top five reasons patients should consider dental implants over other alternatives.

Do No Harm Philosophy
The philosophy of “do no harm” is a mantra in the world of holistic dentistry, Golab said.
Today’s forward-thinking dentists focus on being conservative and preserving as much of the natural teeth as possible when performing dental repairs.

This is possible with dental implants because unlike other solutions to missing teeth, only the area of the missing tooth is affected by treatment.

The Standard of Care
Dental implants have become the “standard of care” when replacing missing teeth, Golab said. Other repairs such as dental bridges require neighboring healthy tooth structure to be grinded down to provide an anchor for the bridge.

Bone Preservation
Dental implants actually preserve the jaw bone in the area of the missing tooth or teeth. When a tooth is lost or extracted, the bone in that area will begin to slowly wear away over time if left untreated, Golab said.

Leave the area untreated for too long and it becomes necessary to perform a bone augmentation procedure prior to placing a dental implant. Bone augmentation requires the use of synthetic bone or healthy bone that has been harvested from another area of the body and grafted to the jaw.

“It takes a while for grafted bone to integrate itself into the jaw area,” he said. “That means of restoring the appearance of the teeth will take longer when this is the treatment method.”

Preservation of Natural Teeth
Dental implants do not harm adjacent natural teeth. The same cannot be said for dental bridges. When a dental bridge is used to replace a missing tooth, the dentist must prepare the teeth on either side of the missing tooth by grinding them down to allow room for crowns to be placed on them, Golab said. These crowns serve as the anchor for the artificial tooth that will rest where there the missing tooth once was.

A Lifelong Repair
“Dental implants should certainly outlast you, whereas dental bridges will certainly need replacement at some point,” Golab said.

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the Flower Mound dentist of Dr. Jonathan Golab please visit his Web site: http://www.drgolab.net/ or call today for a free consultation: (972) 691-1700.

About Dr. Jonathan Golab
Dr. Jonathan J. Golab and his staff believe in dentistry that promotes the long-term beauty and health of the natural teeth. They focus on techniques that conserve as much tooth structure as possible.

Golab graduated from the University of Toronto in 1987 with degrees in physiology and pharmacology. He went on to complete his dental studies at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 1990, and he opened his private practice in November 1997. Golab moved to his current location in September 2000.

A member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Golab is working toward his accreditation. Golab also is working to complete his fellowship in the American Academy of General Dentistry, and his fellowship in the Academy of Contemporary Esthetics.

Golab attends hundreds of hours of continuing education each year in an effort to stay current on the latest techniques and technologies. He has attended postgraduate institutions including The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and The Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies, to name a few.

His office is located at 3020 Broadmoor Ln., #100, Flower Mound, TX, 75022.

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Hygienist At Flower Mound General Dentist Practice Accepted To Dental School

golab — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:43:44 +0000

Tuesday, March 31, 2009- FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – Registered Dental Hygienist Janette Jurek, who works for Dr. Jonathan Golab, DDS, recently was accepted to dental school at the University of San Antonio.

Jurek has worked for Golab, a Flower Mound general dentist who performs cosmetic dental procedures since August 2008. She starts dental school in July.

“I’m very proud of Janette,” Golab said. “This has been a dream of hers for some time, and I know she’s going to be a phenomenal dentist.”

Jurek initially considered dental school in her first year of work after having obtained a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 2002. She spent the past two years working on pre-requisite courses and applied to three Texas dental schools. She was accepted to two, and chose University of San Antonio because “they were the first and most eager to accept me,” she said.

Once dental school starts, Jurek will have to quit her job at Golab’s office.

“It’s a very rigorous eight-to-five program five days a week,” she said. “There’s a lot of studying on top of it because you take well into twenty to thirty credit hours per semester.”

The program is four years and if Jurek opts to specialize in periodontics, which she is considering, that could require an additional two to four years of education.

“Being a hygienist, my heart is in periodontics,” Jurek said.

Golab “wasn’t surprised at all” by Jurek’s acceptance into the program, Jurek said, adding, “He knew in my resume that was my intention.”

Jurek asked Golab to be her mentor.

“He’s been a great teacher,” she said. “It’s hard when you have your own patients, but he’s still tried to make time for me. We shoot e-mails back and forth and text each other on the weekends.”

Jurek had never worked for a cosmetic dentist prior to being hired by Golab, so she didn’t know a lot about the specialty.

“I definitely didn’t know how the health of the gums played such a large part in the strength and long-term prognosis of restorative work,” she said. “That has validated my job and the patients’ job as far as home care. He really opened my eyes up about this.”

Jurek said she also has admired Golab’s ethics and “how particular he is” about his work.

“It’s really nice to see someone care so much about their patients and their work to do it right the first time,” she said.

Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the cosmetic dental procedures and health conscious dentistry practice of Dr. Jonathan Golab please visit his Web site: www.drgolab.net or call today for a free consultation: (972) 691-1700.

His office is located at 3020 Broadmoor Ln., #100, Flower Mound, TX, 75022.

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Treatment For Gum Disease

golab — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:57:34 +0000

You can’t have a healthy mouth without healthy gums. Sadly, 75% of Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease.

If your gums bleed when you floss (and you do floss - don’t you??), you have gum disease. Let me ask you this: what other part of your body that bled when touched, would you NOT be concerned about. Well, you need to be concerned about gum disease, because it is an INFECTION that causes the destruction of the bone that supports your teeth.
Fortunately, our bodies are able to take care of infections relatively easily, if given the chance. Think of gum disease, like you would of a deep cut with dirt and bacteria lodged within it. The cut would get badly infected! But, what if you cleaned the cut out and disinfected the wound? Assuming that you are otherwise healthy, the area would quickly heal. The gums are no different. It is important to clean up the gums, BUT it is also of major importance to support the bodies immune and regenerative systems.
Our job is to remove the deposits and toxins that have accumulated on the root surfaces (root planning & scaling) and to kill the bacteria in the pockets (herbal anti-microbial irrigation). We then educate you about proper oral hygiene procedures, as well as prescribe for you a specific regimen of hygiene and nutritional protocols.
We can only create the conditions for your mouth to return to health, it is up to YOU to do the rest. Remember; gum disease cannot be cured, it can only be controlled.
Sometimes people laugh, when I tell them that bacteria do not cause disease. Think about it, when do most people get sick? It’s not when the temperature outside is 95 and all those little bugs have ideal conditions for frolicking about. No, it’s when the weather gets nasty, during the holidays, or when you are traveling. In other words, it’s when your IMMUNE SYSTEM is compromised. It’s not the bugs - its how your body is able to handle the bugs.
If we were to ignore the condition of your body, we would simply be treating the SYMPTOMS, instead of the CAUSE.
Unfortunately, treating symptoms is very profitable for today’s medical & dental profession, not to mention the pharmaceuticals companies. Our goal is to get you healthy, and to TEACH you to stay that way. That’s what being a DOCTOR is all about.

Your Teeth Are the Windows To Your Overall Body Health

golab — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:07:47 +0000

It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But is your mouth the window to the rest of your body?

Increasingly, researchers are discovering that the condition of your teeth and gums can be an indicator of your overall health.
For example, patients who have severe gum disease, or periodontitis, are much more likely to have a buildup of plaque in their arteries. But it would be a leap of logic to say that if you don’t brush your teeth, you’ll have a heart attack. Scientists still are trying to explain the connection between the two diseases. It is unknown whether or not it’s cause-and-effect, or if they stem from the same pathophysiological process. In other words, there could be a common factor that’s causing both problems.
But cardiologists long have known that gum disease can cause bacteria to get into the bloodstream, and sometimes those bacteria can get lodged in a defective heart valve. This is why people with heart defects usually have been advised to take preventive antibiotics before having a dental procedure.
There is a growing body of research on the role of inflammation in heart disease. It turns out that a major cause of inflammation is chronic infection. It is certainly possible that ongoing gum disease could be putting people at risk for heart attacks.
This emerging research is beginning to break down the artificial barrier between doctors and dentists. The old view, held by both patients and health professionals, was that the teeth were separate from the rest of the body. Treatments performed on teeth were considered cosmetic and not related to the patient’s medical condition.
Insurance companies almost see teeth as a luxury. But the teeth are connected to the body by blood vessels and nerves, just like any other part of the anatomy. I wish the insurance industry would acknowledge this reality. Sometimes we see patients who don’t heal as well after a procedure, and we begin to think they may be diabetic. Studies have revealed a strong correlation between gum disease and diabetes. Often the severity of your periodontal disease is related to the severity of your diabetes. If you can control one, you can control the other.
Diabetic patients are susceptible to infections, so it may not be surprising that they would have a higher risk for gum disease. But new research has shown unexpected connections between oral health and other systemic conditions.
For instance, pregnant women who have gum disease are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies and to go into labor prematurely. Poor oral health doesn’t necessarily cause these pregnancy complications. It could be that both conditions are related to the patient just not taking good care of herself.
Regardless of the cause, an astute doctor should take a look at their patient’s mouth. If the condition of the teeth indicates that the patient is probably not brushing, it’s likely that he or she has other health issues, such as smoking, poor diet or lack of exercise. A more holistic approach is gradually evolving, both in dentistry and medicine. I do think people are recognizing the connection.