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In this issue:

How Gum Disease Can Affect Other Parts of the Body  

Don't Forget Insurance Benefits

Schools Out

Nicole Joins Our Team.

New Patient Referral Rewards

Twitter and Facebook

Gum Disease and How It Affects Your Health and Other Parts of Your Body

People can avoid much more than cavities with proper dental care, notes the May 2008 issue of Consumer Reports. Preventing gum disease is gaining new urgency as research reveals a significant connection to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and pneumonia.

Gum disease (periodontitis) can contribute to these illnesses through a spillover of bacteria and inflammatory agents from the mouth into the bloodstream, which carries them to the rest of the body.

Having gum disease can increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Studies also suggest that adults with the highest levels of some oral bacteria have thicker carotid arteries, a predictor of heart attack and stroke. And people who suffer from angina (chest pain) and heart attacks have higher levels of certain oral bacteria. Plus, oral bacteria provoke inflammation, which may increase levels of white blood cells and C-reactive protein, known as CRP. This protein, which is found in the blood, has been linked to heart disease. In a recent trial, periodontal therapy reduced patients’ CRP levels. In a related report, also in the May issue of Consumer Reports, CR recommends that consumers ask their doctors to test for CRP the next time their cholesterol is checked; that’s one of ten tips for a healthy heart.

Follow the ABCs of good oral care:

Your Insurance

We are already at the half way mark for the year for your insurance benefits.  Don't wait too long to schedule any diagnosed treatment.  Just a friendly reminder, if you don't use it you lose it.

Schools Out

Now is a great time to make appointments since school is out and students are home! 

Nicole Joins Our Team

Sadly, after 3 years, Traci is no longer with us.  We are, however, pleased to announce the addition of Nicole to our team as the Front Office Coordinator.  She comes to us with over 4 years experience in the dental field.  She has extensive knowledge of insurance benefits, financing, scheduling and coordinating of your dental needs.  

New Patient Referrals Movie Tickets and Our Tommy Bahama Drawing

We are very thankful for all of your referrals of your family and friends to our office.  Your support is always appreciated.  Starting this month (June) you will receive movie tickets for 2 for your referral of a new patient as well as being entered into our monthly drawing for the Tommy Bahama gift card.  Thank you again. Your referrals are always the greatest compliment to our office.  

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Have a Great Summer!

Dr. Clark, Heather, Christina, Nicole, Elizabeth and Robin