Stroke and It’s Relationship to Oral Bacteria- Study Finds Link!

In the American Dental Association’s most recently newsletter, a study linking the oral bacteria Strep Mutans (the bacteria that causes cavities) to acute stroke was highlighted. Below is an excerpt from the article: “Study Finds Association Between Oral Bacteria And Stroke.” “Science Daily (2/16) hosted a University of Louisville release stating researchers at the National … Continued

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Your Mouth has a Huge Impact on Your Overall Health!

It is extremely important to let my patients know about the connection between your oral health and overall health.  Here is what I want you to know: Periodontal Disease is an INFLAMMATORY DISEASE. It is inflammation of the gums, which can subsequently impact other structures in the mouth, including bone. What causes it? Bacterial overgrowth … Continued

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