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From Dr. Keith A. Hoover

EVIDENCE GROWS FOR VAPING’S ROLE IN GUM DISEASE

May 1, 2023Gum Disease

Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 years of age. Smoking cigarettes is a known risk factor for developing gum disease, but less is known about the impact of e-cigarettes — which vaporize nicotine and other chemicals — on oral health, especially the long-term consequences of vaping.

A key indicator of gum disease is clinical attachment loss, measured by gum ligament and tissue separating from a tooth’s surface, leading the gum to recede and form pockets. These pockets are breeding grounds for bacteria and can lead to more severe gum disease.

In a study of the same participants the research team found that clinical attachment loss was significantly worse only in the e-cigarette smokers — not non-smokers and cigarette smokers — after six months.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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SCREENING FOR ORAL CANCER

April 24, 2023Health

Q: Do I have to go to my regular physician for an oral cancer check?

A: No. In fact, one of the compelling reasons for regular (twice a year, at least) visits to your dentist is that he or she is trained to detect the signs of oral cancer or its pre-cancerous warning signs. It’s a serious matter.

About 50,000 people in the United States will get oral cancer this year and about one quarter of those people will not survive it. You should be watchful for any change of texture, sensation or color in any part of your mouth and report it to your dentist immediately.

However vigilant you are, though, the person best equipped to spot the signs of oral cancer is your dentist. By virtue of education, training, experience, familiarity with your mouth and the vantage point afforded by the dental office, your dentist is most likely to be the first to detect something wrong. As with any type of cancer, early detection is important in obtaining a positive outcome.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

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WEARING DENTURES MAY AFFECT A PERSONS NUTRITION

April 17, 2023Health

Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person’s overall nutrition, according to recent research.

For the study, the research team matched the dental records of more than 10,000 patients in Indiana with medical laboratory data, specifically markers for malnutrition. They compared the lab results from two years before a patient received dentures to the two years after.

Researchers found that?dentures represent a significant change for a person. They do not facilitate the same chewing efficiency as do natural teeth, which may alter eating habits.

The researchers found that people with dentures had a significant decline in certain nutrition markers over those two years. People who did not wear dentures did not experience the same decline.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HYGEINE WHEN SICK

April 10, 2023Hygiene

If your system is already compromised by a short-term or long-term illness, it is important for you to keep up your dental health. Keeping up your dental care will protect your mouth and may contribute to your overall recovery.

If you’ve had a sore throat, mouth infection, a cold, or the flu, replace your toothbrush to avoid reinfecting yourself. Keep the toothbrush of any sick family member isolated from the others.

If you have a respiratory infection, sore throat or stuffed head with mucus and post-nasal drip, your breath is not going to be the most pleasant. You’ll feel better, as will the people around you, if you keep your mouth as fresh as possible. If you go even a few days without brushing and flossing, plaque can harden to the point at which it’s impossible to remove at home.

In addition, some medicines can affect your mouth adversely. They can cause dry mouth, for instance. And some have sugar in them. Unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, take those medicines with a meal to reduce the impact of the sugar on your teeth. For more information, talk with your dentist.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

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PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE PERIODONTAL CARE HAVE BETTER OUTCOMES AFTER HEART ATTACK

April 3, 2023Gum Disease

Researchers at the University of Michigan studied patients receiving periodontal care, dental cleanings, or no dental care during 2016-2018 and who had acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in 2017.

They found that patients who had heart attacks and had previously received periodontal maintenance care had the shortest length of stay in the hospital, and more follow-up visits. The longest length of stay was experienced by the no-dental-care group. There was no statistically significant difference between the other groups (active periodontal care and regular care) compared to the no-care group.

Over 800,000 individuals experience myocardial infarctions in the United States annually, and those with periodontal disease are at increased risk for hospitalization after a heart attack, according to the researchers.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

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DENTAL PHOBIA

March 27, 2023Health Hygiene Services

Q: Is there anything I can do about my fear of the dentist?

A: It’s important for you to know that you’re not alone in your condition. Fear of the dentist’s office often stems from an unpleasant childhood experience in which, say, a dentist used too little anesthesia or applied it improperly. This could have left you with a fear of a particular procedure, general anxiety about going to the dentist, or with a full-blown phobia. It may also come from a fear of needles or from the whine of the drill.

You should know, however, that dental technology has evolved considerably over the years. Anesthesia and the techniques for applying it have advanced.

The most important thing is to find a dentist with whom you can share your concerns and work out a plan in which you’ll feel comfortable. If it’s been some time since you have been to a dentist, talk with your friends about the dentists they use. Once you’ve found a dentist who makes you feel comfortable, talk with her or him about the options that are available. Once you’ve established a relationship, you’re going to feel great about your smile.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com

A LITTLE DENTAL HISTORY

March 20, 2023Uncategorized

Q: How new is the practice of dentistry?

A: There’s no question that the practice of dentistry these days is as modern as can be. But you might be surprised to know that humans have been studying teeth for about 7,000 years now. A Sumerian text dating to around 5,000 B.C. makes note of tooth decay and surmises it is caused by tiny creatures called tooth worms. Let’s just say we’ve come a long way.

Here are some other interesting dental facts: The world’s first dental school opened in Baltimore in 1840. Around the time of the American Revolution, a Boston silversmith named Paul Revere — better known, of course, for his midnight ride — advertised in a Boston newspaper his dentistry skills. Revere is the first person known to have used dental forensics to identify a body, in this case a Colonial colonel killed at the battle of Bunker Hill.

An American dentist named Josiah Flagg developed the first dental chair. He attached an adjustable head rest and a tray to hold equipment to a wooden Windsor chair. And in 1859, twenty-six dentists met at Niagara Falls and started the American Dental Association (ADA) for the exchange of information.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com

CHOOSING A TOOTHPASTE

March 13, 2023Hygiene Prevention

Q: What’s the right toothpaste for me?

A: The best way to answer that question is to talk with your dentist about it. There are lots of toothpastes on the market, and not all are the same. See what your dentist thinks about which ones may be best for your needs.

One main consideration in picking a toothpaste is to make sure it carries the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. The seal is awarded only to those products that have passed a demanding testing procedure and have been proven safe and effective. Another key consideration is that the toothpaste contain fluoride, a key element in preventing tooth decay.

People whose gums may have receded a bit, leaving sensitive roots partially exposed, may want a toothpaste with a desensitizing agent that reduces the potential discomfort of exposure to heat or cold. Some people may be in the market for a paste with a whitening agent. Also, you want a toothpaste that’s going to make your mouth feel clean and fresh. That way, you’ll be eager to use it.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com

WHEN SHOULD I CONSULT MY DENTIST ABOUT NUTRITION?

March 6, 2023Health Hygiene Prevention

Always ask your dentist if you’re not sure how your nutrition (diet) may affect your oral health. Conditions such as tooth loss, pain or joint dysfunction can impair chewing and are often found in elderly people, those on restrictive diets and those who are undergoing medical treatment. People experiencing these problems may be too isolated or weakened to eat nutritionally balanced meals at a time when it is particularly critical. Talk to your dental health professional about what you can do for yourself or someone you know in these circumstances.

Foods that cling to your teeth promote tooth decay. So, when you snack, avoid soft, sweet, sticky foods such as cakes, candy, and dried fruits. Instead, choose dentally healthy foods such as nuts, raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese and sugarless gum or candy.

When you eat fermentable carbohydrates, such as crackers, cookies and chips, eat them as part of your meal, instead of by themselves. Combinations of foods neutralize acids in the mouth and inhibit tooth decay. For example, enjoy cheese with your crackers. Your snack will be just as satisfying and better for your dental health. One caution: malnutrition (bad nutrition) can result from too much nourishment as easily as too little. Each time you eat, you create an environment for oral bacteria to develop. Additionally, studies are showing that dental disease is just as related to overeating as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. So, making a habit of eating too much of just about anything, too frequently, should be avoided.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.

www.drshooverandyanda.com

DENTURE CARE TIPS

February 27, 2023Hygiene Prevention Services

Q: Any advice on taking care of my dentures?

A: Dentures require delicate handling when they are out of your mouth. They are quite fragile. When you are handling your dentures for whatever reason, do so over a forgiving surface, like your bed. If you are handling them in the bathroom, do so over a sink full of water and with folded towels on the countertop. A denture falling even a short distance onto a hard surface can break.

Dogs, by the way, seem to find dentures irresistible, so when they’re not in your mouth, keep them in a secure spot. You also would not want a curious child to find and damage them.

Just because you wear dentures does not mean you don’t have to practice good oral health techniques. Just as with natural teeth, dentures need to be brushed to remove food particles and plaque. While there are special brushes designed for dentures, a regular toothbrush with soft bristles can do the job. You can also talk with your dentist about an appropriate cleaning agent.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360.