Smoking, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle are common risk factors that most people associate with heart disease. However, the most recent research has established a connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease. According to the researchers, most patients who suffer from gum disease stand a higher risk for heart disease. What’s The Link Between Oral Health…
A periodontal disease is an advanced form of gum disease that attacks tissue and bone around the teeth. Good oral hygiene and a healthy diet are not enough to prevent this illness as several other variables increase a person’s risk. Several treatment options exist, including dental procedures that clean the affected teeth below the gum…
You may have some tooth pain. Your gums may bleed a little after your floss. You may have pain in your jaw. Some oral health problems can be treated at home, but others cannot. How do you know if these issues are serious enough to see a dentist? Lack of oral health care leads…
If you had a tooth that pained you and got a filling, know that caring for dental fillings is a simple process but an important one. You want to take good care of that bad tooth to prevent further decay. After your dentist removes the damaged or decayed part of the teeth, they will patch…
What comes to your mind when you imagine an aesthetically compelling person? One key attribute is the aspect of fantastic teeth. Everyone understands that having a bright white and clean smile is essential to your looks. There are strong links between attraction and white teeth in a cosmopolitan state like New York and other dynamic…
Your oral health contributes to your overall health. Even though it is hard to believe, your dental health plays a key role in your general health and well-being. Ineffective dental care can cause significant health problems that seem unrelated to oral care. Yet conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular ailments, dementia, and stroke can result from…
The Telegraph (UK) (1/23, Knapton) reports that “gum disease may play a pivotal role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists believe.” According to the article, “Researchers said they now had ‘solid evidence’ that the bacteria which causes periodontitis produces an enzyme which destroys neurons leading to memory loss.” The article says that the bacteria…
The shelves in the dental hygiene aisle at stores are filled with a variety of dental care products. In fact, there are more than 40 toothpaste brands that are available in the market and each is offering a different dental solution than the next. The real question is, do all the products offered have the…
With the weather heating up in New York City, many people are starting to remember how important proper hydration is throughout the day. Dental implant provider Dr. Beshar has plenty of patients come in and ask about the best ways to hydrate during the day, and they’re always surprised by one of the first answers…
Athletes are often seen as representing the pinnacle of health. However, all that training can take a toll on their dental health in a variety of ways. Dr. Beshar sheds light on this issue with a closer look at dental health and tooth loss among athletes for our patients in New York, NY. Dental Health…
