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Biological Toxic Free Dentistry
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current articles by biological dentists and research linking
oral health to heart disease, Alzheimer's and other medical
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innovative products, selected by the Institute Founder
and biological dentist, Gene Sambataro, to enhance your
oral health and wellness.
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Click to read a Personal
Introduction to the Institute for Biological Dentistry by the founder - Dr. Eugene A. Sambataro, D.D.S.
General Health Articles |
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Did you know that the health of your mouth can affect your entire body and even impact your life expectancy? It's true. A growing body of scientific evidence is linking poor oral health to illness and degenerative disease.
On this page you'll find news articles and links to help you explore the topic further. For information about the impact of oral heath on specific medical conditions please refer to the menu tabs on the left. |
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| Quick Facts About Oral Heath & Systemic Illness |
Did you know that...
- Dental X-rays can save your life by detecting dangerous calcified deposits in the arteries of the neck before they cause a stroke.
- You can dramatically strengthen your immune system and add years to your life by eliminating gum disease and the more than 350 strains of bacteria it can breed.
- Periodontal (gum) disease makes you
- One and a half times more likely to have a fatal heart attack
- Twice as likely to develop coronary artery disease
- Three time as likely to suffer a stroke
- Periodontal disease has also been linked to
- Respiratory disease
- Osteoporosis
- Premature and Underweight Births
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer's (due to increased arterial inflammation and hardening)
- Innovative biological treatments and home care treatments have made it easier than ever to achieve and maintain oral health and wellness for a lifetime.
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All "Quick Facts" come from articles on this site which contain references and sources |
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Questions & Answers about Gum Disease
Institute Founder and Director Dr. Gene Sambataro answers your commonly asked questions about the dental terminology and treatments
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Your Gums or Your Life
written by Richard Stinson
(highlights redacted from: Modern Maturity Magazine: July-August 2000)
Studies increasingly show a connection between good gums and good overall health. Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease), has been linked to a variety of systemic health problems, including heart disease and stroke.
Here's why periodontal disease may affect your overall health.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum, bone and other tissues surrounding the tooth, caused by a build up of tartar below the gum line. More than 350 types of bacteria can flourish in the tartar (hardened plaque) on your teeth and enter your blood stream directly through damaged and bleeding gums. This invasion can create havoc throughout your body, including your heart.
This is good news for your health, your heart and your doctor...
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The Shocking Tooth About Trigeminal Neuralgia
The New England Journal of Medicine
June 29, 2000, Vol. 342, No. 26
A 66-year-old woman with a two-year history of right-sided Trigeminal neuralgia (involving the second Trigeminal division) presented with severe exacerbation of her typical sharp pain after a root-canal procedure in a right upper incisor. The procedure had slightly repositioned a mercury-amalgam restoration, nudging it closer to the adjacent tooth, which bore a gold-alloy crown.
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Dealing With Dental Anxiety
Almost 50% of Americans do not go to the dentist. If you are among this group, pay attention because your life could be in danger.
Poor dental health has been linked to heart problems (a 300% increased risk), respiratory illness, stomach & bowel problems, low birth weight in infants, severe systemic infections, blood sugar imbalances and numerous other illnesses.
I want to share with you five reasons why you absolutely must overcome your reluctance to visit the dentist:
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Dental X-rays Can Prevent Stroke
Dental X-rays can do more than save your teeth; they could even save your life.
A 67-year-old woman in Rochester, N.Y., was in danger of a stroke caused by calcified deposits in her neck arteries. Dental X-rays picked up the problem.
"She wasn't aware she could have died at any moment," Dov Almog, of the University of Rochester, told Reuters Health. He and his colleges described the case in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
Blockages of the carotid arteries that carry blood to the brain are responsible for about half of the estimated 730,000 strokes occurring in the United States each year
They say that the panoramic radiology dentists use shouldn't replace the ultrasound tests usually used to discover calcified arteries in the neck. Almog and his associates have started workshops to teach dentists what to look for in X-rays, under the sponsorship of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Excerpted from "Health Discoveries"
Dental X-rays detect clogged arteries
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Dental Wisdom from Ann Landers
Dear Ann:
Please tell your readers that an infection in the mouth or an abscess in a tooth can lead to painful and deadly bacterial infections of the bloodstream.
My beloved brother died recently from an infection that began in his mouth. I am so grief-stricken I can barely get my thoughts down on paper. If this letter will help just one
person pay closer attention to his or her teeth, it will ease my pain. Dental hygiene is SO important to a person's overall health. It isn't just your teeth and gums it is your whole body.
-Sad Sister in Houston
Dear Sad Sister:
You have written an extremely important letter, and I thank you for it. Rarely do people realize that neglecting their teeth could lead to serious infection, and even death. Yet another
example of how my readers look after one another.
Copyright 2001, Creators Syndicate Inc.
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Could Flossing Add Years to Your Life?
You know the importance of daily flossing in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know that regular flossing could extend your life by more than six years? That's right- six years added to your life! You see, the bacteria that flourish in your mouth lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. These same bugs also set up an immune response that attacks your arteries. This can lead to wrinkles, diminished sexual response and even heart disease.
It takes about 24 hours for the bugs in your mouth to set up shop. No amount of brushing will get all of them, especially those between your teeth and along your gum lines. So, If you want to keep your teeth and live a longer, healthier life, get into the habit of flossing everyday. It doesn't matter if you floss before or after brushing, and there is no advantage in using waxed, unwaxed or tape floss.
If you would like some guidance on how to floss most effectively, or if you need to learn how to use a floss threader, just click here to contact us.
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