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Friday, May 29, 2009

Other Benefits Of Tooth Straightening (Invisalign)

Many people feel tooth straightening is just a cosmetic procedure. However there are many significant health benefits to straightening teeth. Some major benefits include:

1. Major improvements in periodontal (gum) health which can reduce loss of interdental papilla (the tissue between teeth). reduce periodontal pockets (the space between teeth and gums) and minimize recession (the lowering of gums).
2. Significant reduction in tooth wear resulting in less chipping and breakage and allowing many more years of healthy use.

3. Correction and prevention of tooth tipping, overlaping, and shifting which contributes to
potential jaw (TMJ) problems.

We would like the show you how Invisalign can improve you smile and create a healthier mouth. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.

posted by Scott at 3:31 PM 0 comments

Friday, May 22, 2009

A Night To Remember

Last night my wife and I attended our daughter Kari Sue's High School graduation. It rained during the entire ceremony. We were all soaked because it was outside!!! However, the speakers shorten their speaches making it more enjoyable for all. My wife and I spent a good part of the night chaporoning the graduation party at a water park.

I got lot's of pictures of my daughters gorgeous smile. As her father, I bleached her teeth in our dental office and she touches them up regulary. It made me realize what a difference bleaching makes in improving lives. Her confidence in her smile is very important as she enters the post high school world.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Oral Health and How it Affects Dental Health

In our practice, we've noticed that, for some folks, dental health is not always a priority. We can't emphasize enough the impact dental health can have on your current state of health. Dental health also can serve as indicator of additional health problems that might otherwise go undetected.

Areas impacted by dental health include the following:

Proper Nutrition - Missing teeth and dental pain can cause difficult and painful chewing, and thus do not encourage consumption of healthy foods.

Heart Health - A high degree of plaque build up and gum disease are linked to many heart-related problems, including:

Clogged arteries
Heart disease
Bacterial infections of the heart (endocarditis)

Diabetes - Diabetics have more trouble controlling blood sugar and insulin levels if they have poor dental health. Diabetics are also at greater risk for dry mouth, cavities and gum disease.

Infections in the Body - Infection of the teeth and gums can spread to other parts of the body, causing serious complications.

Pregnancy - Gum disease is connected to low birth weight and early births. Bacteria in the bloodstream from gum infection can travel into your baby's bloodstream.

If you are in the Phoenix, Mesa or Scottsdale, Arizona region and would like to make dental health a priority in your life, please call 480-834-6991 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lesueur or Dr. Dodaro today.

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(480)834-6991
1056 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85204

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