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Gum Disease and Pregnancy

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Discovering you’re pregnant doesn’t just necessitate a trip to your OB-GYN—Gum Disease Pregnancyyou should be sure to call your dentist, too! The health of your gums can affect your pregnancy and unborn baby.

So far, your pregnancy weight gain is healthy, you’re eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and you haven’t missed a prenatal checkup. It seems you’ve got it all covered, right? Well, maybe not. Have you seen your dentist recently? A significant risk factor for your baby’s health may be lurking in a surprising place—your smile.

Periodontal disease, a condition that affects over 35 million Americans, has been linked to complications during pregnancy. Many women aren’t aware of the potential risks associated with oral infections. Taking the time to educate yourself about periodontal disease and treatment is a valuable investment in your health, as well as the health of your unborn baby.

Call us with any questions you might have about gum disease and pregnancy!

 

Pregnancy Bump by Anna Langova

World’s Most Consumed Beverage May Be Harmful

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Black tea, the world’s most consumed beverage, may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought.

Medical College of Georgia (MCG) researchers say it may cause problems for those consuming more than 1 gallon per day.

Cup With TeaThe person drinking 2 to 4 cups a day, won’t be harmed, claimed the researchers.

Dr. Gary Whitford, Regents Professor of Oral Biology in the MCG School of Dentistry, discovered that the fluoride concentration in black tea had long been underestimated when he began analyzing data from 4 patients with advanced skeletal fluorisis, a disease caused by excessive consumption and characterized by joint and bone pain and damage.

The common link among the patients was their higher-than-average tea consumption – from one to two gallons of tea daily for 30 years.

What’s more, the tea plant, Camellia sinesis, also has huge concentrations of not just fluoride, but, also aluminum in its leaves – from 600 to more than 1000 mg of each, per kilogram of leaves.

Bottom line: as with anything we consume, moderation is key.

Source: DentistryToday.com

 

 

Glass Cup With Tea by George Hodan

FREE Denture Consultation

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Is Your Denture Slipping, Clicking or Whistling?

Frustrated with Unused, or, Worn-Out Dentures?

END Your Denture Problems with Dr. Glanville’s Super-Snug-Fit® Partials & Dentures!

If you’re tired of dealing with uncomfortable dentures that hurt, are giving you sore spots, or, are worn out, then, as a new patient at Dr. Irene Glanville’s Wellness Springs Dental, you qualify for a 100% no-cost denture exam and consultation! Normally $150, but, as an exclusive offer to website viewers, Dr. Glanville is offering FREE denture exams and consultations for the first 12 new patients that call and mention this article.

What’s more, even though the exam and consultation is 100% FREE, you have absolutely NO obligation to buy.

How to Get a $100 Credit: If you and you alone decide a new partial or denture from Dr. Glanville’s Super-Snug-Fit® line is for you, then, Dr. Glanville will credit you $100 towards your purchase as a thank-you for mentioning this article. Your total savings could reach $250!

END EMBARRASSMENT. Take back your life. Enjoy your favorite foods and conversation again, without unsightly or awkward moments!

Call now: (503) 371-2424

Reserve your new patient appointment. And, save $150 on the exam and consultation, plus, a $100 credit. Remember, there is no obligation to buy, ever. Dr. Glanville will give you a thorough, honest opinion of your overall dental health, and, review any concerns you may have. Your first appointment is FREE. Just call: (503) 371-2424. Just mention this article to qualify for this FREE, no-obligation offer and $100 credit towards the purchase of a new partial or denture!

What’s Better: Dental Implants or a Denture?

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If you are pondering a new smile and can’t decide between getting a denture and dental implants, here are a couple of helpful tips.

The first question you should ask yourself is: How long do you want your new smile to last? If you want a one you can treat like real teeth and will last for twenty years or longer, then implants are for you.

The next question you should ask yourself is: How much do I or will I take care of my new smile and, how easy is it to take care of them? Implants can be treated just like they are part of your original teeth. They look and function like real teeth – whether you have 1 or 4 or more. So, regular dental check-ups and routine home care (brushing & flossing) will keep your entire mouth in great shape.

Dentures will need to be removed and cleaned regularly, while also cleaning any existing teeth and of course, your gums (specifically those surrounding any partials). Dental implants are more permanent than partial dentures.

The last question you should ask yourself is: Which will I be most comfortable with? Partial dentures and implants both, look like real teeth, if your concerns are with how you feel and how you look, they shouldn’t be. Dentures do sometimes slip if they are old and worn, which can make eating or talking really uncomfortable or even embarrassing. More and more of our patients are deciding to pursue dental implants due in large part to the routine care, the convenience, and, the overall cost savings over dentures.

If you’d like to learn which option would be best for you, simply schedule a FREE 2nd opinion, at Dr. Glanville’s office: (503) 371-2424.

Dr. Irene Glanville, DDS | Wellness Springs Dental

3460 LIBERTY RD S SALEM, OR 97302 (503) 371-2424

CROWNS – Make Teeth LOOK and FEEL Better

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Consider the Benefits of Crowns

 

In recent years, the field of cosmetic dentistry has made great strides forward in techniques and materials, and we can choose from many more procedures now than in years past.

Many of us had metal crowns done at one time or another, and these might have been made of, Gold or Gold alloy, Nickel alloy, Chromium alloy, or Palladium, On back teeth, which do the chewing, a metal crown is sometimes a good choice, as the metal materials are very strong and durable.

There are few disadvantages of old metal crowns such as their color – which contrasts strongly with the white teeth surrounding them, problems with decay – if bacteria get up underneath the crown, gum disease can set in, requiring the removal of the crown, gum treatment, and a new crown. Also, wear and tear – older crowns can become worn or no longer fit as well.

An alternative to the metal crown is to use a porcelain crown instead. Dental porcelain is a material with similar properties to tooth enamel. It absorbs and reflects light the way our natural teeth do. Light travels through the porcelain to the bonding material which attaches the crown to the tooth, and then bounces back. This gives the porcelain crown a translucent look much like that of our natural teeth. With tooth enamel, the light travels through to the tooth dentin underlying the enamel, and bounces back. This is what gives our teeth that shiny, pearly look.

An all-porcelain crown blends in excellently with the surrounding teeth. Porcelain is highly resistant to discoloration, and when bonded to our teeth, it’s strong and durable.