Fight Heart and Gum Disease Together

February 22, 2016

If you have recently been diagnosed with heart disease, there is a good chance you may also have periodontal disease. This condition is not one a doctor can diagnose. You need to see a dentist so they can check your teeth and gums for symptoms of infection. Even though a dentist can tell you for […]

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American Heart Month: Getting Back to the Basics

February 21, 2016

Understanding the importance of regaining heart health, President Barack Obama designated February as American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and preventing it starts with eating right and exercising. The health of your mouth has a direct link to the health […]

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Why Good Oral Care Means More Than Reducing the Likelihood of Cavities

February 21, 2016

According to the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 92 percent of adults between 20 to 64 years old have cavities, both treated and untreated. Because this may include you, you may have been overly focused on brushing twice and flossing once per day to avoid the extra trip to the dentist for cavity […]

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Gum Disease and Your Heart

February 21, 2016

This February is American Heart Month, a great time to evaluate not just your heart but your overall health. Your systemic health and even oral hygiene can affect the condition of your heart in a few surprising ways. Scientific Studies In 2012, the American Heart Association published a statement linking heart disease to periodontitis, and […]

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The Surprising Connection Between LANAP® and American Heart Month

February 21, 2016

As President Barack Obama declared in 2015, February is American Heart Month. This campaign is designed to help educate people about ways to keep one of their most important organs healthy—and it’s also a great time to learn about the potential connections between periodontitis, laser dentistry, and heart disease. Correlation and Causation Traditionally, people tend […]

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Brushing Away Heart Disease: How Your Teeth Could Be Part of the Solution

February 21, 2016

While it might not seem like a big deal at first, the battle against gum disease in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, FL, is a serious one that affects nearly half of all Americans. It’s true that your periodontist has many tools and techniques to successfully fight off gum disease, but did you know that the […]

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Keep Tooth Decay From Destroying Your Child’s Smile

February 21, 2016

If you live to see your child smile, then you should be willing to do everything possible to protect it. Although you may be willing to go to extreme measures, taking them to a dentist regularly ensures that you do not have to. To protect your child from the hazards of tooth decay in Wayne, […]

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American Heart Month and the Need for Good Oral Health

February 21, 2016

Did you know that healthy gums may also mean a healthier heart? At Dental Care Today, we like to celebrate American Heart Month by educating our favorite patients on the strong links between heart health and oral health. Research has shown that chronic periodontal (gum) disease can lead towards heart disease, which is a scary […]

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Fresh Breath

February 10, 2016

If you’re preparing a special Valentine’s evening with your sweetheart, the last thing you want to worry about is bad breath. Although it is not necessarily due to gum disease, it can be a contributing factor, especially if it is chronic or you have a history of poor dental hygiene. Dr. Ryan Mendro specializes in the […]

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How to Finally Eiliminate Your Bad Breath

February 10, 2016

Imagine the perfect Valentine’s Day scenario with your special someone. Everything is present to enjoy a romantic experience together, when you suddenly realize that your bad breath is not going away. Aside from putting a veritable hex on your Valentine’s Day festivities, chronic halitosis can be a sign of gum or periodontal disease. If you […]

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