Right now, there are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people on Earth (10-50 billion compared to six billion). That number may seem staggering when you consider that some bacteria cause tooth decay and gum disease. However, out of the up to 600 different species of bacteria in your mouth, only a few… Read more »
Category: Gum Disease Syosset LI NY
Syosset Dentist Explains the Connection between Gum Disease and Heart Disease
You’ve probably heard about gum disease from our team at Syosset Dental. At every examination and cleaning, our talented dentist, Dr. Richard Kobak along with our dental hygienists screen each patient for signs of gum disease. Involving the inflammation and infection of gum tissue, periodontal disease can advance into a chronic illness that destroys teeth… Read more »
Helpful Facts about Gum Disease
Advanced gum disease (periodontitis), can wreak havoc on your oral and overall health. Recent studies have linked gum disease to an increased risk for heart problems, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. Essentially, gum disease is the infection or inflammation of gum tissues caused by a build-up of plaque and tartar at the gum line. Eventually this… Read more »
8 Ways to Whiten Your Smile
Did you know you can have a whiter, brighter smile just by changing what you eat? While some foods and drinks can stain teeth, others can help remove those stains or even prevent them from happening. Taking a few from this article, we’ve compiled a short list of 8 beverages and foods to embrace or… Read more »
Great American Smokeout Nov. 17th…Can You Handle It?
November 17th is the Great American Smokeout, an annual event to help smokers quit and raise awareness of health issues caused by smoking, The American Cancer Society has tools on their website to help you quit, including a smoking cost calculator and desktop widgets. They also sponsor rallies, luncheons, and other functions, and have helped… Read more »
Do You Know These Diabetics?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is a serious condition in which the body does not produce insulin, and insulin breaks down sugar. The disease comes in many forms. Type 1 is usually diagnosed during childhood. Type 2 is often diagnosed later in life and is the result of the body not producing enough insulin… Read more »
Stay Positive, Prevent Gum Disease
Life events affect your oral health. Emotional factors like trauma, stress, and illness can cause you to neglect your dental health habits and increase your risk of gum disease. When the plaque on your teeth builds up, it can start to form under your gumline. The bacteria irritates your tissues and causes inflammation and infection… Read more »
Your Syosset Dentist Explains the Importance of Regular Brushing
Brushing twice daily and (hopefully) flossing once daily are both probably routine for you. But why do dentists recommend that we brush regularly? The main reason that everyone should practice proper dental hygiene at home is biofilm. Dr. Richard Kobak, a Syosset, NY, dentist, wants you to know the facts about dental biofilm so you… Read more »
