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MOUTHGUARDS: PART II

September 17, 2018Prevention

Mouthguard Care and Replacement: Talk to your dentist about when is the right time to replace your mouthguard, but replace it immediately if it shows sign of wear, is damaged or ill-fitting. Teens and children may need to replace their mouthguards more often because their mouths are still growing and changing. Between games, it’s important to keep your mouthguard clean and dry. Here are some tips for making sure your mouthguard is always ready to go:

Rinse before and after each use or brush with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Regularly clean the mouthguard in cool, soapy water. Then, rinse it thoroughly.
During your regular dental checkups, bring your mouthguard for an evaluation. Your dentist may also be able to give it a thorough cleaning.
Store and transport the mouthguard in a sturdy container that has vents so it can dry and keep bacteria from growing.
Never leave the mouthguard in the sun or in hot water.
Store your mouthguard and case somewhere your pet cannot get to 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!

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MOUTHGUARDS: PART I

September 10, 2018Prevention

Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, eating—everything would suddenly be affected. Knowing how to prevent injuries to your mouth and face is especially important if you participate in organized sports or other recreational activities.

Mouthguards help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. They typically cover the upper teeth and are a great way to protect the soft tissues of your tongue, lips and cheek lining. Your top teeth take the brunt of trauma because they stick out more. Your bottom teeth are a little more protected because they are further back.

When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age. While collision and contact sports, such as football, hockey, and boxing, are higher-risk sports for the mouth, any athlete may experience a dental injury in so-called non-contact sports too, such as soccer and basketball. LeBron James wears one!

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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MATERNAL HEALTH AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH

September 3, 2018Prevention

Poor maternal oral health can have significant impacts on a woman’s overall health and the health of her children.

Studies suggest there is an increased risk of both pre-term birth and low birth weight among pregnant women with periodontal disease. Mothers with untreated cavities and tooth decay have children with twice the likelihood of experiencing cavities and tooth decay themselves and with up to twice the severity.

While there are many factors that contribute to the development of diseases, good oral health and nutritional practices of mothers are more likely to be modeled to their children too.

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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LINK BETWEEN PERIODONTAL AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES

August 27, 2018Health

A new study has revealed a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, two common diseases in the elderly. Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums, whereas lacunar infarct is a type of cerebral small-vessel disease that can lead to a stroke.

It is hypothesized that periodontitis leads to systemic inflammation and, as a result, the health of the blood vessels could be affected. On the other hand, chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct may share common vascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

People diagnosed with periodontal disease had about a 4-fold increased risk of developing lacunar stroke compared to those without periodontitis. Periodontal treatment may decrease systemic inflammation and, therefore, it may reduce the risk of developing lacunar infarct.

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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PEOPLE WITH DIABETES VISIT THE DENTIST LESS FREQUENTLY DESPITE LINK BETWEEN DIABETES, ORAL HEALTH

August 20, 2018Health Prevention

Adults with diabetes are less likely to visit the dentist than people with prediabetes or without diabetes, according to a new study.

The study showed an overall decline in dental visits among adults with and without diabetes, but people with diabetes were consistently the least likely to obtain oral health care.

Research has shown a two-way relationship between diabetes and oral health. People with diabetes are at an increased risk for periodontal disease, a chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissue and bone, while periodontal disease has an adverse effect on blood glucose control—which can contribute to the progression of diabetes. In fact, periodontal disease has been called the “sixth complication” of diabetes after issues like kidney disease, damage to the retina, and heart disease.

For people living with diabetes, regular dental check-ups—paired with proactive dental and diabetes self-care—are important for maintaining good oral health. Regular dental visits provide opportunities for prevention, early detection, and treatment of periodontal disease, which can potentially help with blood glucose control and preventing complications from diabetes.

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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CAVITIES ARE MORE THAN JUST A NUISANCE

August 13, 2018Health

Cavities are caused when bacteria metabolize sugar and other fermentable carbohydrates in oral environments. Acid, a by-product, attacks the dental enamel, causing it to break down. Cavities are more than just a nuisance. According to the World Health Organization, dental cavities affect nearly every age group and they are accompanied by serious health concerns. Additionally, direct and indirect costs of treating dental cavities and related diseases have been a huge economic burden for individuals and healthcare systems.

Although tooth decay is relatively harmless in its earliest stages, once the cavity progresses through the tooth’s enamel, serious health concerns arise. If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to tooth loss and infections that can cause adverse consequences on the remaining teeth, on supporting tissues and on the patient’s general health, including life-threatening conditions.

Good oral hygiene is the best prevention, and over the past half-century, brushing and flossing have reduced significantly the impact of cavities for many Americans. Still, some socio-economic groups suffer disproportionately from this disease, the researchers said. And, according to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of dental cavities in Americans is again on the rise, suggesting a regression in the progress of combating this disease.

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

DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY

July 30, 2018Prevention

Digital Radiography is an exciting, new technology that offers many advantages over traditional x-rays. Traditionally, dentists find out what’s going on inside your mouth by taking a series of x-rays that need to be developed in a darkroom using strong chemicals. After they dry out these small (usually about 1 square inch) films are viewed on a special lighted screen. This time-consuming process is no longer necessary due to Digital Radiography.

Instead of film, a tiny sensor is positioned briefly inside your mouth. The sensor acts like a miniature camera that is sensitive to x-rays rather than light. The images are instantly transmitted to a computer monitor where they are easily seen by both you and us. The images can be magnified, the contrast and brightness can be adjusted, and any areas of concern can be “zoomed-in” on, making diagnosis much more accurate. The radiation levels our patients are exposed to are now less than one-third of traditional x-rays. The chemicals that once were needed are no longer going into the water system, eliminating that form of pollution. Images can be more easily stored; can be transmitted electronically to insurance companies or specialists and the problem of fading x-ray images over time is eliminated.

Digital Radiography has become an integral part of “state of the art” dentistry in the 21^st Century.

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

WHY GUM DISEASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH ATHEROSCLEROSIS

July 23, 2018Health Prevention

Heart disease and fatty clogs in the arteries go hand in hand. But new evidence suggests the fatty molecules might come not only from what you eat but also from the bacteria in your mouth. The research may explain why gum disease is associated with heart trouble.

Heart attacks and strokes are the crises we notice, but they result from a slow process of atherosclerosis, the hardening and clogging of the arteries with fatty substances called lipids. Immune cells stick to the walls of blood vessels, scavenge lipids, and multiply. The blood vessel walls inflame and thicken as the smooth muscle cells lining them change, swelling and dividing to create plaques, clogs, and warty growths called atheromas.

For a very long time, doctors and researchers assumed that the lipids came from eating fatty, cholesterol-rich food. But the research hasn’t borne this out; some people who eat large amounts of the foods we thought were the sources of the fat, such as eggs, butter, fatty fish, and meat, don’t necessarily develop heart disease. The researchers believe they may have solved part of the puzzle. Using careful chemical analysis of atheromas collected from patients at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, they found that these strange lipids come from a specific family of bacteria.

Usually, these bacteria stay in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, but the lipids they produce pass easily through cell walls and into the bloodstream where they can lodge in coronary vessels.

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

ANATOMY OF A TOOTHACHE

July 16, 2018Health

Q: What actually happens with a toothache?

A: A toothache is one of life’s more unpleasant experiences. It actually is the body’s reaction to an infection. When decay becomes deep enough, it exposes the pulp of the tooth to the bacteria that cause infection. Your body fights the infection by sending increased blood flow to the area. But because the tooth’s nerve and pulp are encased in enamel, pressure builds inside the tooth as a result of the increased blood flow. Swelling and pain begin.

A toothache can begin as a dull throbbing experience and gradually escalate to the point of excruciating pain. As the infection spreads to the periodontal ligament, which is the membrane that holds the tooth in its socket, a person will now experience pain when the infected tooth comes in contact, as in chewing, with the opposing teeth.

Anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin may temporarily ease the pain of a toothache. A caution: Don’t put an aspirin directly on the gum. It can burn or irritate it. A toothache is a sign of a problem for which you should seek prompt professional attention.

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