Wellness Dentistry

To Your Overall Health and Vitality

With all the relevant research that indicates gum disease can have a far more reaching effect than just losing your teeth, dental health has become important for more than just a pretty smile. Your oral well-being is a component of your overall health to maintain vitality throughout your body. The doctors at The Center for Smiles have started a new process that does more than just diagnose and repair problems. We track your dental health on graphs so we always have a visual history of any problem areas. This lets us work together with you to set specific health goals. Together we will achieve these optimum goals for your best health.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Diabetic Dental Care

Are You Diabetic or Pre-Diabetic?
If you are diabetic, you need to know that all dentists are not equally trained to take care of diabetics’ dental health. Our doctors have received the necessary training to assist you with your special needs. If you have gum infection, it will interfere with your ability to control blood sugar levels. And if your blood sugar is not stabilized, it can worsen your gum disease. Please call us today for a complimentary consultation. You will never be judged for any dental problem, but instead receive the compassionate care you need for good health.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Dental Health Tips

Back To Basics
Believe it or not, brushing your teeth is one of the simplest ways to help maintain your overall health.

How Dental Health Connects To Your Overall Health
This is because dental health is more connected to overall health than most people realize. In fact, doctors and scientists continue to find associations between oral disease and other diseases. Some researchers think that bacteria in the mouth - when they build up and cause inflammation and infection - can contribute to an increased risk of illness or disease elsewhere in the body.

Oral Health and Overall Health
When you have clean teeth and healthy gums, there are fewer bad bacteria to enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body. But an invasive oral surgery, certain medications, or untreated gum disease due to poor oral hygiene could allow these bacteria to spread. Researchers continue to study the links between oral health and overall health.

Health
The bottom line: You can help protect and promote your overall health by maintaining good dental health. Brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once a day.

Available For You
These days, so many products are available to help you maintain clean teeth that there is no excuse to avoid good dental care. For example, if your gums are sensitive, in general or due to a recent illness or other medical condition, don't neglect your oral health. Try using an interdental cleaner or an electric flosser (such as the Oral-B Hummingbird) to make dental care more comfortable. And you may want to use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid gum irritation. If you have questions about what products are right for you, ask your dentist or dental hygienist.

The above article is from: OralB.com

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com