While Dr. White has always ascribed to standards of excellence in making a smile work as well as look beautiful, we can’t neglect that transforming a person’s smile, often transforms their life!
A bright, healthy smile is much more important than you might realize. Did you know that the mouth is the window to wellness and neglecting regular dental care can put you on the fast track to poor health?
Stroke - A new study of fatty deposits lodged in the carotid arteries of stroke sufferers shows that up to 40% of the bacteria that cause fatty deposits comes from the mouth if the gums are inflamed.
Heart Disease - Bacteria from the mouth can get into the bloodstream when the gums are inflamed. This can get mixed up with the blood clotting cells called platelets. These clumps of cells and bacteria can lodge inside the walls of the blood vessels, causing heart-stopping clots to form. These clots are what lead to heart disease. Keeping your gums healthy can reduce your risk of a heart attack.
Diabetes - The presence of any gum inflammation can make it much more difficult for a diabetic to control their blood sugar. Elimination of any gum inflammation can directly improve diabetic control.
Ulcers - The bacteria that collect in your mouth when gum disease is present are the same bacteria that cause gastric ulcers. If the bacterial count in the mouth is high these bacteria can be constantly traveling to the stomach, re-infecting and causing a return of ulcers.
Preterm or Low Birthweight Babies - Women with advanced gum disease may be more likely to give birth to an underweight or preterm baby. Oral microbes can also cross the placental barrier, exposing the fetus to infection.
Here are a few examples of Dr. White’s impeccable work and the very kind words of both colleagues and patients—our greatest testament to our success!
“I used to be embarrassed about smiling too much for fear people would see all the metal and gaps in my mouth, but since Dr. White has been my dentist, I smile all the time. I’m frequently complimented on my ‘movie star’ smile and when they ask who transformed my life, I proudly proclaim Dr. James J. White!’
S. A., grateful patient
Disclaimer: Patient photos and quotes are not necessarily those of the patient shown.