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Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It

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Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It

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Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems. However, a recent study evaluated oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal. At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry, we want all our patients to take their oral hygiene seriously.

I quote from the Science Daily article:

“The authors, led by Professor Richard Watt from University College London, analyzed data from over 11,000 adults who took part in a Scottish Health Survey. The research team analyzed data about lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and oral health routines.”

“Once the data was adjusted for established cardio risk factors, the researchers found that participants who reported less frequent toothbrushing had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared to individuals who brushed their teeth twice a day.”

The Scottish survey is one of many that verifies the link between oral health and overall energy. Simply put: you aren’t healthy unless your gums and teeth are healthy.

It doesn’t matter if you are a lean-distance runner with a pulse of fifteen beats a minute and a blood pressure of 100 over 60. It doesn’t matter if you are a vegan who has eaten a nutritionally balanced, low-fat diet for the past five years. If you have inflamed gums and cavities, you are at risk for harmful problems in other areas of the body.

Perhaps your teeth and gums are healthy but you wish your smile was more attractive. We can help you there also with a smile makeover. Porcelain veneers, crowns, inlays/onlays, and orthodontia are all available to solve any cosmetic issues you wish to have repaired.

If you have a small child who has not yet visited a dentist, it is critical to schedule an exam today. My welcoming team and I will help keep your child’s smile beautiful for life.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100527204227.htm

CONTACT MCKINLEY-HOLLOWAY LEGACY DENTISTRY:

586-685-0880

LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):

45665 VILLAGE BLVD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
48315

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

WelcomingI don’t like dentist but this Dr. is the best I have had. Cannot even feel when u had a shot, the atmosphere is warm and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend them. My hygienist is absolutely fabulous. Her name is DONNA.
- P. P.
GentleI have been going here for years and Taylor has always taken great care of me! Would highly recommend her for being gentle around the gums. Also the staff always makes you feel welcome by knowing exactly who you are even when you only visit twice a year which is always impressive!
- B. K.
FriendlyMcKinley Holloway Legacy Dentistry is the best Dentist office that I have been to. Dr. Holloway and the staff there are very friendly and nice. They treat you like family and give you the best possible care.
-N. P.
Kind!The staff are all very kind, and very friendly. I’ve been a patient for many many years. I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else for all my dental needs. Dr. Holloway, Taylor, Blake, Donna, Tina Are very attentive. They take their time with their patients and are never distracted when I’m in the chair
- L. C.
ComfortableAn office full of friendly people who do their best to make you feel comfortable and let you choose how you want to be treated. My experience has involved as much mental healing as it has physical.
- J. K.
KnowledgeableEveryone in the office is very pleasant and knowledgeable. You are always greeted with a smile and they spend time explaining any questions you may have. I highly recommend this practice.
- V. P.
RelaxedGreat dentist and staff. I am hard to get fully numb, but they took their time to make sure I was fully numb and relaxed before doing work for a new crown. I didn’t feel a thing.
- E. A.