Dr. Urban on Today’s Dentistry/Think Bacteria

How do we combat bacteria in the mouth? Bacteria are the main cause for dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease. These bacteria can affect the immune system and make it harder to combat other health issues. Getting control over the bacteria in the mouth can help make it easier for the body to overcome other physical diseases. Please read the following link to read this article written by Douglas Urban, D.D.S. @ Cerritos Southcoast Dental. 

http://douglasurbancerritosdentist.blogspot.com/2010/01/dr-urban-on-todays-dentistrythink.html

Douglas Urban, D.D.S. @ Cerritos Southcoast Dental

10945 South Street, Suite 200 A

Cerritos, CA  90703

(562) 924-1523

A practicing dentist in the Cerritos area for 25+ years.

Periodontal Disease and the Correlation to Heart Disease

There is a distinctive group of bacteria that are present in the mouth when a person has periodontal disease. There have been some instances where the same bacteria have been detected in the heart of those who suffer with heart disease. Keeping the mouth free of bacteria can be a key factor in maintaining good overall health.

Below is a link to an article was that was written by Dr. Urban on this very subject. It includes more details to explain this correlation.

Click on the link below.
Dr. Urban on Today’s Dentistry/Oral health and heart diseaserban-on-todays-dentistryoral-health.html