Little things you can do

Something as regular as a dental cleaning can impact your health dramatically. It is so important, I am doubling my efforts to encourage everyone to do this important maintenance for their teeth and gums twice each year.

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, has links to heart disease, strokes, diabetes and more serious health issues. If you do not clean your teeth properly, you are inviting all the immediate symptoms of gum disease and increasing the risk of other health issues. Warning signs include bleeding gums, red gums and bad breath. Here are some additional facts about your risk of gum disease.

- Receding gums are a symptom of gum disease. If you have noticed your gums receding making your teeth appear longer, this is a warning sign.
- Tobacco use is a risk factor for gum disease.
- The older you are, the greater your risk.

The best thing you can do is to schedule your cleanings with me twice each year. Come in and have this nearly painless treatment completed so we can stay on top of your health.
We are also accepting new patients, so please encourage your friends to begin joining this renewed effort I am making against periodontal disease with my patients

Can your childs Halloween candy be a trick or treat?

October is filled with kids,costumes,and CANDY! Everyone loves candy. Its fun,tasty,and puts a big smile on your face. But can something so good be bad? Well, I guess if you have to much it could be. Here's a few things our patients how found out the hard way:

*I've been eating to much candy and have gained a few unwanted pounds

*I just found out I'm allergic to chocolate

*My kids are mad because I ate all there candy

*My kids have toothaches from to much candy

*My teeth have become very sensitive to sweets

*I have a toothache from all my candy madness

*A sticky piece of candy pulled one of my crowns off

Candy's fun when you use good judgement. Always remember use in moderation,brush,floss and see Dr Rose on a regular basis. Your diet has allot to do with the health of your teeth. So have fun with the goodies, but not to much fun. If you havent seen us in a while and need a check-up Call us at 866-76-SMILE