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.

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!

Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime. We are caring, skilled professionals, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care. We want all our patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their dental health care, from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage.

When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of cosmetic and general dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Whether your needs include a life-changing smile makeover, routine cleanings and exams or minor restorative work, our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile. Some of the services we provide include:

Cleanings & Exams
Sealants & Fluoride
Root Canal Therapy
Periodontal Treatments
Teeth Whitening
Tooth Colored Fillings
Crowns & Bridges
Porcelain Veneers
Dental Implants

We feel that the patient must properly understand his or her condition before understanding and accepting a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Every new patient receives a digital video tour of the mouth that appears on the computer monitor.
Problems can be seen earlier, such as a cracked tooth, and treated before pain and discomfort develop.
These photos are also used to help maximize any insurance benefits due to you.

Digital radiography

Not only are digital x-rays more comfortable then the old traditional x-rays for patients, but also digital x-rays create 80% less radiation than traditional x-rays. Within seconds, the x-ray appears on a computer monitor so that the doctor can manipulate the image for clarity and diagnosis, and the patient can actually see the problems on the computer.
The radiographs can then be sent to specialists or insurance companies via the Internet. This is one of the newest technological updates to our progressive office in the last year.

We have many new upgrades we are adding to our well known and respected office, so please excuse us as we upgrade certain areas to make the experience more comfortable and pleasant for you and all of our patients.

On behalf of Dr. Ajmo and our whole staff, I personally would like to invite you to come visit our progressive office whether you are a returning patient of record, or you are a new patient looking for a professional dental practice to call home. Happy New Year!

M. Joy Loeb
Patient Coordinator

Smoking and Dental Implants: Research recently published in the Journal of Periodontology showed that after a 5 year period, 15.8% of implants failed in smokers where only 1.4% of implants failed in non-smokers. People who smoke are at greater risk of infection following surgery and may heal more slowly.

FOSAMAX and dentistry: The use of Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and other bisphosphonate drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis can cause severe bone infections (osteonecrosis) following dental surgery. Procedures at particular risk include extractions, root canal therapy, periodontal surgery and implant surgery. The half-life of these drugs is 7-10 years. So patients who have taken bisphosphonate drugs and have discontinued its use are still at risk for this severe bone infection following dental procedures. There seems to be an indication that this problem is related to IV administration of these drugs rather than the oral route of administration. However, there needs to be more studies to determine the risks.

*TEETH WHITENING: Instantly brightens your smile.

*WHITE FILLINGS OF COMPOSITE OR PORCELAIN: Make tell-tell dark fillings a thing of the past.

*TOOTH COLORED BONDING: Cover deep-rooted stains, repair small crack or chips, fill in gaps, and recontour teeth.

*COSMETIC VENEERS: Conceal spaces, crooked, chipped, or discolored teeth.

*CROWN RESTORATIONS: Restore severely damaged or broken teeth.

*DENTAL IMPLANTS: Restore appearance and function.

*CROWN/IMPLANT & BRIDGE RESTORATIONS: Replace missing teeth and prevent further damage to your smile.

1. Denture wearers frustrated and tired of the problems of full dentures and partials.
Denture wearers who are sick of the goo, the pain, the embarrassment of teeth that can literally fall out in their plate.
2. Those with bone loss that is causing loss of support for the face or causing ugly,
disfiguring appearances to the face.
3. Those who have missing teeth or those about to lose teeth due to decay or fractures
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 looking for treatment designed especially for your personal, unique needs in
as few visits as possible
7. Those who wish to sleep well at night, secure in the knowledge you have received
state-of-the-art dentistry based on the latest scientifically proven research.
8. Those with dentures that “float around” displacing at the worst possible times (also
known as Murphy’s Law of Denture Movement- it happens at the worst possible
time) Those disappointed with earlier attempts to fix their teeth
9. Those who want to recapture their youthful appearance
10. Those who have significant gum disease. Those people who feel they are (as several
patients have put it): Dental Disasters with no place to turn.