The first battle I have a decent chance of winning but the second battle I've had to throw my hands up in surrender; I mean if someone doesn't care about their teeth enough to have them taken care of by a dentist, what can I possibly say to convince them otherwise?
How about this; "Did you know that your next visit to the dentist could prevent a heart attack?"
Medical researchers have known for years now that there's a definite link between gum disease (i.e. gingivitis) and persons' risk for a heart disease (see http://discountdental4u.net/gumdisease.htm). Evidence is mounting, however, that information gleaned from a routine panoramic dental X-rays-wide-angle frontal images --taken to establish the baseline condition of teeth and surrounding bone-- may serve as an accurate early-warning system of risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.
According to researchers at the University of Buffalo School of Dental medicine, a study of 818 teeth and jaw x-rays of Pima Indians in Arizona found that those who had a build-up of calcified plaque in the carotid arteries were twice as likely to die from heart attack or stroke. Normally, calcified plaque is present in only about 3 percent of the general population.
An earlier study of 2,700 dental patients showed calcium deposits on each side of the carotid arteries can be spotted in x-rays of the teeth and jaw bone.
It makes sense that the dental x-rays would see the carotid artery --which carries blood from the heart to the brain and back-- so dentists should be aware that it is screening tool for cardiovascular disease. If they see signs of calcification in dental x-rays, they tell the patient to see his or her doctor ASAP.
I Can t Wait To Go To The Dentist!
I had a dental appointment this morning. I loved every minute of it.
Well, okay, maybe I didn t enjoy every minute. But, I did look forward to it weeks in advance, and I woke up happy and exhilarated at the thought of going to the dentist this morning.
Really, I did!
By now, you re thinking, Boy, Heidi s been playing Chinese checkers on her computer screen way too long and is more than a marble short!
While I won t argue with you on the one-marble-too-short claim, I did have a motive for my anticipation.
You see, I m a mother of four children all of whom I homeschool. I m ..
BOTTOM LINE: Most dental insurance plans allow you a yearly dental exam at little or no cost so schedule a complete check-up, including x-rays, with your dentist ASAP. If you don't have dental insurance, consider enrolling in a discount dental plan that fits your budget and then go see a dentist ASAP.
About The Author
My Dentist - A Really Cool Guy!I am very excited that I will be able to conduct my third
interview very soon. This time it will be with my dentist, Dr.
Rajiv Arya, who, as you will see, is a very interesting, unique
and multi-faceted individual.
I have been seeing the same dentist for almost 10 years now and
I think he is a really cool guy. He is young, bright, not to
mention good-looking, as well as very friendly and helpful. A
long time ago, when I did not have dental insurance coverage, he
reduced his rates which really helped me out financially a great
deal at the time, something that I appreciate t ..
Kenneth Kowalsky is the webmaster of DiscountDental4U.net, a web site devoted to helping people to save money on dental care, including advice on choosing the best dental plan for you, inexpensive tips on easing toothache pain, little-known ways to lower your dentist bills, etc. You can contact him via e-mail at DiscountDental4U@yahoo.com or via this toll-free number 1-877-534-4808.
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Ken KowalskyYour Dentist Might Stop Your Next Heart Attack
