One of the best investments in life is in your own health. How much would any of us give to be in optimal health until the day we cease to exist? With heart disease being the number one cause of death in the United States, there are ways to decrease your risk with your oral health. Did you know that periodontal disease (gum disease) is directly related to health problems such as heart disease, strokes, and diabetes? It can also adversely affect people that are pregnant, immuno-compromised, or those with cancer. Keeping your teeth clean is important in decreasing the amount of inflammation and infection in the gum tissue, thus, putting less stress on the rest of the body. There is never a better time than now to get your teeth cleaned and work toward optimal oral health. You deserve it! Dr. Carson Kutsch DDS Albany Oregon Dentist www.drkutsch.com
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Keeping your teeth clean may just save your life
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010How often should you get your teeth cleaned?
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Most patients get their teeth cleaned two to three times per year. However, there are numerous types of “teeth cleaning.” Patients with mild gingivitis get a different type of treatment (prophy) than those with periodontitis (gum disease). The primary reason for having your teeth cleaned is to decrease your risk of gum disease, thus also reducing your risk for other systemic problems such as heart disease, diabetes and various forms of cancer. So, how many times per year should you get them cleaned? This depends upon the patient’s long term goal for their teeth and their overall health. Some patients do just fine with having their teeth cleaned twice per year while others prefer to be seen four times per year. If it has been quite a while between cleanings, this is not to worry but it can take a little extra work to get everything back to healthy. It is not uncommon to fall out of routine cleanings with changes that happen in life such as moving, changing jobs, etc. We are here to help you achieve great oral health not to lecture people about missing their cleanings! Dr. Carson Kutsch Albany Oregon Dentist www.drkutsch.com
Are you due for your dental cleaning?
Monday, March 15th, 2010For most patients, getting a professional teeth cleaning is a very enjoyable experience and something that they look forward to. Most patients get their routine cleaning (prophylaxis or periomaintenance) on a regular basis. This can range anywhere from once per month all the way up to once per year depending upon the patient’s dental goals. Typically, the more regular the cleanings the better the result. Dental hygiene has a direct correlation to other systemic problems including heart diease, diabetes and various types of cancers. Thus, not only does great oral hygiene make you feel good about yourself but it also helps with your overall health! Carson Kutsch Dentist Albany Oregon www.drkutsch.com
How important is oral hygiene?
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009Did you know that there is a direct correlation between oral hygiene and other problems such as heart disease, pancreatic cancer, and low birth weights? There is also new research showing the relation of poor oral hygiene to a decrease in immune system function. Individuals with less frequent professional “cleanings” were more likely to suffer from seasonal sicknesses such as colds and the flu. With the H1N1 Virus (AKA Swine Flu) going around, how susceptible are you to getting sick? Symptoms of the flu include fatigue, chills, fever, muscle aches, sore throat, sneezing and coughing. To keep your immune system as healthy as possible be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, exercise and practice good oral hygiene. Don’t let the flu ruin your holiday season! For more info go to www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu Carson Kutsch Albany Oregon Dentist www.drkutsch.com