Putting off dental cleanings could hurt whole body health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
We all get those pesky reminders from our dentist’s office, reminding us to have our regular preventive visit with the dental hygienist. I hear over and over that “It’s just a checkup and cleaning — I’ll get to it when I have time.” Make time, because based on new research done by New York University and Cornell Medicine,...
Take it to heart: dental health impacts total health
Gingivitis connected to increased heart attack, stroke, pregnancy risks
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD FICD, Columnist, The Times
Each year more and more research confirms the relationships between serious health concerns and diseases of the mouth. I recently was at a lecture where some of the latest research was reviewed and while the research was aimed at treatment protocols, the message...
What to expect when you’re expecting at the dentist
Being pregnant doesn’t mean skipping a visit to your dentist
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every day there are questions about how safe is it to go the dentist when you are pregnant. Preventive dental procedures, such as dental cleanings and examinations are not only safe, they are recommended and encouraged by most physicians.
Still, some procedures such as x-rays...
