PGA Dental Associates' Blog

Here is one of my favorite and most informative hand outs, published by the Mayo Clinic! Most of you have probobly read this, but for those of you that have not, enjoy!

Healthy Hygiene, Healthy Heart
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Believe it or not, how you take care of your teeth and gums affects not only your oral health, but it impacts your cardiovascular health, too. Although scientists are not certain of the precise relationship between the heart and oral hygiene, studies consistently demonstrate a link.

It’s possible that a mouth filled with bacteria and their toxins allows a continuous stream of poisons to enter the system. If the bacteria reach your arteries, they may cause the same kind of irritation they caused in your gums and mouth. Arterial wall irritations typically result in a buildup of protective plaque, which in turn can harden, thus blocking blood flow. Without sufficient blood flow, your heart can easily have a myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. Furthermore, loosened arterial plaque can travel through the bloodstream, reach your brain, and cause a stroke.

Prevention & Detection
One way we can fight this situation is to use a special bacterial neutralizing rinse immediately after dental procedures to reduce the possibility of bacteria entering your bloodstream. However, healthy mouth and gums are your best defense, so keep a regimen of daily brushing and flossing and regular dental visits twice a year. Remember, gum disease and oral cancer are silent but serious problems that may go unnoticed without professional exams.

Dear Neighbor,
Are you fed up with trying to hide your teeth when you talk or smile?
Do you find yourself gazing enviously at “those men” or “those women” with perfect teeth?
Are you worried that even if a dentist could help you, it would be too expensive? Good news! We’ve helped moderately to severely smile-challenged people just like you every day for more than 20 years. So believe me when I say there’s nothing we HAVEN’T seen in this office and almost NOTHING we can’t handle!
After all, smile restoration is our specialty and making it as painless as possible is all part of the package.
How Do You Know If Corrective Cosmetic Dentistry Is Right For You?
Well, only you can say for certain but in my experience those who benefit the most are:
1) Those who have missing teeth or those about to lose teeth due to decay or fracture
2) Denture wearers frustrated and tired of the problems of full dentures and partial
dentures…sick of the goo… the pain…, the embarrassment of teeth that can literally fall out in
their plate.
3) Those with bone loss that is causing loss of support for the face or causing ugly, disfiguring appearances to the face.
4) Accident victims from motor vehicles, baseball, football, or any other sport who want to
regain function and appearance
5) Those with a mouthful of problems that just seem to get worse and worse
6) Those committed to a high level of dental health
7) Those with bad breath that won’t go away

A Consumers Guide To Big Problem Dentistry Special Report 3
Those disappointed with earlier attempts to fix their teeth
9) Those with numbness or experiencing a burning sensation
10) Those who want to recapture their youthful appearance
11) Those who have significant gum disease
12) Those people who feel they are (as several patients have put it) Dental Disasters with no place to turn.

Will “Fixing” Your Smile Really Make
That Big Of A Difference?
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but the truth is we all have
standards. And whether we like it or not, an attractive, healthy, vibrant
appearance does matter. Not only in romance, but at work, social
gatherings and just about any other face-to-face situation you can
imagine.
Just read on to learn about these case studies for real-world proof:
Case Study #143
Judy, an unmarried and attractive woman, except for her teeth,
underwent comprehensive treatment with me to replace missing
teeth and rebuild her bite with dental implants. The result was a
gorgeous smile.
Less than 6 months later, she was dating the man of her
dreams. And a year and a half later, she married that man.
Judy attributes her lucky catch to the newfound confidence that
attracted her husband’s first admiring gaze!
Judy B.

4-15-2005
Bill Hadn’t Been
Able to Chew On
Both Sides Of
His Mouth For
20 Years!
“Everything was wrong with my teeth.
Due to bad experiences in dental offices, I had stayed away from the
dentist for years. Then the general condition of my teeth began
bothering me and I was having trouble
chewing, eating, and became very
uncomfortable.
I have had a lot of dental work done by
my dentist, including implants, bridges, and crowns. Almost every one of my teeth has needed work done to them.
I can’t say it was a pleasant experience
as there is some discomfort involved,
but it has never been painful. Dr, Ajmo has always made me feel very comfortable. He is not critical with
the patient. My teeth were so horrible, but Dr. Ajmo did not have
a hint of admonishment or sarcasm. He has always approached it from the viewpoint of “OK, here is the
situation and here is what we can do.”
– Bill Boyd
Please call for an appointment and a complimentary cunsultation with Dr. Ajmo. We look forward to meeting you!