Death from gum disease?

Yes it is possible that you or anyone else can die from complications that arise from gum disease.  Gum disease has been linked to overall health in many ways.  Gum (periodontal) disease has been shown to cause an increased risk of blood clots, which could lead to the onset of heart attacks and strokes.  Inflammation that occurs in the mouth due to the bacterial invasion of the oral tissues creates a measurable effect in the bloodstream which is sent througout the body thus potentially compromising other organs.  The pancreas is another organ that can be damaged which increases the risk of diabetes or can worsen the status of existing diabetics health condition.  According to some reports, more than 70% of the population suffers from periodontal disease.

Pregnant women are at risk as well in that they could potentially have premature births and or low birth weights.  This is again due to the oral bacteria that are present in periodontal disease which often flourish in the second trimester due to hormonal changes in the mother.  This bacteria travels through the blood stream which can compromise the baby and give rise to premature births and low birth weights.  Expecting mothers with periodontal disease have a seven times higher risk of premature births than expectant mothers that do not have periodontal disease.

Brushing and flossing properly and meticulously after each meal is the only way to irradicate the disease from your mouth in addition to seeing your dental professionals regularly for checkups and cleanings.  You will live longer and be happier by taking a few extra minutes in your day to protect yourself and those around you.  Yes it is a disease and it is transmisable to others. See some of my other blogs on this topic and more informative dental topics.

For further information you can contact Todd Snyder, DDS, Laguna Niguel Dentist at Aesthetic Dental Designs®. 

 

Keep your wisdom……teeth!

Wisdom teeth often have to be removed due to not growing into the mouth properly, having decay or gum disease. Aesthetic Dental Designs and Todd Snyder, DDS want you to know about a recent study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry reveals that wisdom teeth actually hold valuable tissues inside them that are capable of creating therapeutic stem cells. “In the event that a person needs them, such stem cells could be used to regrow needed tissues and organs or to treat debilitating diseases.” Wisdom teeth are often removed in developed nations, so they are easy to utilize as a source of induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPS).

“In 2006, researchers first discovered that certain genes in adult cells could be reprogrammed to once again express themselves as fresh stem cells. These cells have great therapeutic potential because they can be instructed to develop into virtually any needed adult stem cells, which can be used to promote healing. But obtaining iPS is difficult because they must be extracted from viable sources, most of which are not easily accessible. Bone marrow contains the necessary cells, but extracting from it is a laborious process. And skin cells, which are the easiest to obtain, do not possess a very strong programming capability.”

“Researchers from Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science discovered that wisdom teeth contain considerably viable "starter" cells. And since most people in developed nations get their wisdom teeth removed anyway, the process of obtaining them is simpler than it is from practically any other source. They also found in some cases, the cells proliferated 100 times more efficiently than those derived from skin, and they were capable of forming a variety of different adult cell lines. Wisdom teeth can also be frozen for several years after being extracted, allowing their valuable pulp to be stored for potential future use. This breakthrough research advances the cause of non-controversial iPS treatments, which show incredible promise in helping the body to heal itself.”
Info provided by http://www.naturalnews.com/

What is your dentist possibly missing?

A new form of dental technology can make finding cavities easier than ever.  FDA clearance on the new SoproLIFE was just granted in January, 2010.  Does your dentist have one?

   

The new SoproLife imaging fluorescence device, is an extremely useful tool in detecting dental caries early and effectively. The SoproLife uses blue LEDs to emit light and excite dentine, sending a fluorescent light signal that helps detect early tooth decay often too small to be detected by traditional X-rays or explorers.
The device allows for more accurate identification and diagnosis, as well as a procedure that is less invasive and aggressive than traditional methods. With the ability to detect cavities early on, dentists can give their patients the treatment they need earlier to prevent further damage and improve their smile.

Dental caries, better known as dental cavities, often do not have any symptoms until the decay has eaten through the enamel, causing pain and sensitivity. Cavities caught too late can cause serious damage and, in some cases, can lead to tooth loss.  Identifying cavities early with SoproLife dental technology allows dentists to treat cavities before they become worse.

The SoproLife is changing the way cavities are diagnosed and treated.  Conventional methods of cavity detection include visual observation, probing with an explorer, and radiographs. These methods can miss early carious lesions and require a more aggressive excavation once the cavity has been identified.

Orange County cosmetic dentist Dr. Todd Snyder at Aesthetic Dental Designs now uses the SoproLIFE.
You can reach us at (949) 643-6733 or on the web at http://www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com/.