The American Heart Association published a Statement in April 2012 supporting an association between gum disease and heart disease. The article noted that current scientific data do not indicate if regular brushing and flossing or treatment of gum disease will decrease the incidence, rate or severity of the narrowing of the arteries (called atherosclerosis) that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. However, many studies show an as-yet-unexplained association between gum disease and several serious health conditions, including heart disease, even after adjusting for common risk factors.

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth and is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. The ADA and MouthHealthy believe that the most important thing you can do to avoid gum disease and maintain good oral health (including prevention of tooth decay or cavities) is:

• Brush teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste.
• Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental cleaner.
• Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks.
• Visit your dentist regularly for oral examinations and professional cleanings

According to ADA and MouthHealthy, there are few thing we can do at home in maintaining health mouth hence preventing cavities and gum problem.

Please visit Mouthhealthy.org for this particular article
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/heart-disease-and-oral-health

​On Valentine's day, love is in the air. You might want your teeth whiten for a brighter smile on your date. 
A visit to your dentist is advisable especially when you haven't been to your teeth doctor for a while. We recommend a twice a year dental check up & cleaning.

On Valentine's day, according to mouthhealthy.org, three is a crowd - you, him/her and bad breath. You don't want the third party.
Some causes of bad breath is oral microflora or what we call bacteria, dry mouth, gum disease, diet, smoking and other medical conditions. To conquer bad breath, proper oral hygiene at home is necessary. Brushing 2-3x a day and flossing at least once a day in addition to your regular dental exams & cleanings is very important. 

Also on Valentine's day, we celebrate our relationships, our partners, spouses or loved ones with a kiss. Make sure your gums, teeth & surrounding tissues in the mouth are in good health. If not, this is what happens when
​we kiss someone on the lips, we exchange saliva and germs. Bad breath and cavities are contagious. We transfer our own bacteria to our partners when we kiss passionately.
Keep in mind that with our love ones, we can share a life, a kiss, a dentist, a house but DO NOT share a toothbrush.

To celebrate Valentines day with  a healthy KISS, visit your Dentist.
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