Laser Treatment for Periodontal Disease

If you are facing periodontal procedures such as scaling and root planing, bone graft, (surgery) and a lengthy treatment plan, ask your Periodontist about Laser Therapy! It is a more effective, less invasive and less painful procedure with a fast recovery time and is safe for patients who may have specific health concerns such as HIV, diabetes and hemophilia, or who take certain blood thinning medications that could hinder or impair conventional treatment. In researching this, the only drawback that I found was that not all dentists are equipped with the Laser.....in fact, only a small number offer it as a treatment, so you'll have to do your homework to find a dentist that is certified and licensed to perform Laser Therapy.

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Extreme Smile Makeover Contest!

Do you know someone that could use a dental plan? Simply e-mail us at:
Customerservice@savondentalplan.com

Explain the situation of the person that you are nominating and why you think that they could use the dental plan. 3 winners will be chosen from the entries and the contest is open to the general public. You do not need to be a member of the plan to nominate someone.

Please make sure that you include the contact information for the person you are nominating. We will notify the winner on November 15, 2011 and their free plan will start on December 1, 2011.

*Keep in mind that this contest is for a dental plan membership only and does not include dental work.

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Don't forget the sports mouth guard!

Do you like to play sports or have children who play? Did you know that it is normally a tooth to tooth contact that causes the tooth injuries? It is important to wear a mouth guard on the upper or lower teeth to cushion the teeth if you should take a blow to your mouth. You can even get custom mouth guards made so it is easier to talk and more comfortable. Here is a site with a little more info on the importance of them and the benefits it can provide.

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Original Post by bftlbutterfly on 07/29/08

Don't wait till it's too late!

If keeping up with your dental needs has been put on the back burner, reconsider! In case you haven't noticed, even though the economy is in a slump, the price of dentistry isn't getting any cheaper! If you have dental insurance or a dental plan, keep it! If you don't, now is the time to get it. It can help keep the rising cost of dental care down. It's more important than ever to have some type of coverage. Note: Dental plans are generally less expensive than insurance and tend to discount more procedures and products than traditional insurance. Below is a link to Savon Dental Plan. It's a very informative site and it doesn't cost you anything to learn!

As always, keep smiling!

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Down in the mouth: Can your dental exam reveal osteoporosis?

Your teeth have been cleaned, x-rayed and examined. You're ready to schedule your next 6-month check-up and be on your way. But instead, your dentist delivers some surprising news: you may have osteoporosis.
You may think your dentist is kidding, but that's probably not the case. Signs of osteoporosis can often be seen on dental x-rays and exams. Oral health and bone health can be directly related. Your dentist can find possible signs of osteoporosis by examining your jawbone, gums and teeth.
Although your dentist may suspect the disease, you can't tell for sure from an x-ray alone. To diagnose osteoporosis, you will need to see a doctor for a bone density test.

How many of you knew that dental exams could help diagnose other health problems?

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Original post by btflbutterfly on 6/3/09

Should You Fill Rotten Baby Teeth?

Filling rotten baby teeth may be an unnecessary as well as uncomfortable experience for children to endure, some experts say. About 40% of five-year-olds have tooth decay and at least one in ten is treated with fillings. But evidence from the case notes of 50 dentists suggests fillings may not offer significant benefits.

What are your feelings on restoring baby teeth?

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Original post by btflbutterfly77, June 2009

Website Of The Month: StumbleUpon.com!

It's like a status shuffle for the Internet!

StumbleUpon.com is a popular website and falls right in with one of the hottest trends, social networking! Basically, it's an interest based directory of sorts. Free to sign up, you simply set your interests (choosing off of a list or entering specifically) and hit stumble. It pulls random websites, deals, coupons, information, pictures, videos, all relevant to you interests! And of course, anything cool you find can be shared on Facebook!! It's free, it's fun, and you never know what you'll find!

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Gum Disease And Your Immune System

Many people are not aware of the connection between good oral health and the body's immune system. Fact: GUM DISEASE DOES NOT LIMIT ITSELF TO JUST YOUR TEETH AND GUMS! Did you know that infections of the gums and underlying bone are among the toughest infections for the body to fight? Periodontal disease, left untreated over a period of time, will cause the body's immune system to eventually weaken, leaving the body vulnerable to other diseases and infections that can be difficult to treat. Gum infections are dangerous because the toxic bacteria in an infected mouth can easily access the bloodstream and travel to other parts of the body, such as the heart and lungs.

Some health problems that have been associated with periodontal disease are:

• Coronary Artery disease


• Stroke


• Osteoporosis


• Diabetes


• Respiratory Diseases

Click HERE to learn about the different diseases associated with gum disease and how they are related.

Remember, good OVERALL health begins with good ORAL health! How are you managing YOUR oral health?

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