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Women more prone to gum disease.

Periodontal (gum) disease comes from bacteria and toxins in dental plaque that forms on teeth. If this plaque is not removed immediately it hardens into tartar and a dentist must remove it during routine teeth cleaning.

The bacteria in plaque infects the gums and causes redness and inflammation, which destroys the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. As a result the gums separate from teeth and cause infection. Common causes of periodontal disease include tobacco, medications, genetics, stress, poor personal hygiene, nutrition, systemic diseases and for women, hormones.

For the most part, women take much better care of their oral health than men do; however, women’s oral health is not markedly better than men’s. This is because women’s hormone levels fluctuate throughout various stages of their lives, affecting many tissues in the body including the gums. As a result, women ...

May 4, 2010Ryan BlaindAdviceGeneral0Continue reading

Great Results for Nervous Patients

Oral conscious sedation is a safe, easy and comfortable solution for anxious dental patients. We have many patients benefiting from this method of relaxation for dental treatment. We also have many who have found nitros oxide (laughing gas) the solution for their comfort.

Recently, one of our patients was unable to arrange a ride home after her oral sedation and decided to have her treatment done with nitros oxide and local anesthetic. After the appointment the patient was so thankful to Dr. Monemdjou for her gentleness  and commented " That's it, that was easy".  This patient has since had treatment with only local anesthetic.

It is very rewarding to be part of a team that can provide comfortable, relaxed treatment.

Michelle (Level II Dental Assistant)

September 24, 2008Lois SaundersAdvice1Continue reading

More on Staying Active

Be Active, Your Way, Every Day for Life! - Age is no barrier 

Being active is very safe for most people. Start slowly and build up - listen to your body. Accumulate 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days. Minutes count - add it up 10 minutes at a time. Not sure? Consult with a health-care professional.

Choose a variety of activities from each of these three groups:

Endurance

• Continuous activities that make you feel warm and breathe deeply
• Increase your energy
• Improve your heart, lungs, and circulatory system

Flexibility

• Gentle reaching, bending, and stretching
• Keep your muscles relaxed and joints mobile
• Move more easily and be more agile

Strength & Balance

• Lift weights, do resistance activities
• Improve balance and posture
• Keep muscles and bones strong
• Prevent bone loss

Getting started is easier than you think

• Build ...

September 22, 2008Lois SaundersAdvice0Continue reading

Staying Active

It's never too late...

You're never too old to increase your level of physical activity. Most people say they gain strength, endurance, and flexibility by becoming more active - including those in their nineties. Almost immediately, many people notice they feel better and getting around is easier.

Consider this:

• The more you move, the better you feel.
• More active older adults have the function and fitness of those much younger.
• More active people prolong their independence.
• Everyone can benefit from increased physical activity
• People with physical limitations and chronic conditions can also benefit by becoming more active.

Increasing your level of physical activity as much as you are able can help offset many of the negative effects of certain diseases and disabling conditions.

September 15, 2008Lois SaundersAdvice0Continue reading

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