The Silent Disease
What is the number one threat to our oral health ? It is the periodontal ( gum ) disease. And it is possible to have gum disease and not even know it, especially in the early stages.
The Silent Disease will affect 75% of North Americans adults. In its early stages when the treatment is simplest and most effective, it can easly go unnoticed. This gum disease is caused by bacterial plaque, a sticky colorless film that forms on teeth and gums.
If the plaque is not removed daily by brushing and flossing, it releases poisons which cause the breakdown of the fibres that hold your gums tightly to your teeth. Pockets will be formed between your teeth and gums. These pockets then fill up with even more bacteria and toxins which further weaken the gum tissue and eventually the bone. But until the disease reaches an advanced stage, it is often painless...silent, but dangerous.
Bacteria from mouth can kill more than a smile. Dentists have known for years that oral infections pose a significant hazard to hearth valves, but new research indicates that chronic periodontitis may also contribute to hardening of the arteries, hearth atack, stroke, and even pre-term births. The root cause seems to be the millions of bacteria living inside your mouth.
Periodontal disease can often be reversed or at least kept effectively in control. Early diagnosis and professional and home care are essential for success.
Together we can win. So please make sure you have regular checkups and pay attention to the state of your gums.
Whitening - We can design and supervise a home whitening program for you, or provide quick in-office whitening to lighten stained, discolored or dull teeth.
Tooth-coloured restoration - Natural-colored porcelain or composite resin restorations are now available to replace old, unsightly fillings.
Crowns - Porcelain or resin crowns can restore severely damaged or broken teeth. Bridges and implants are options for missing teeth.
Veneers - We can correct gaps or crooked, chipped or discolored teeth with custom-made porcelain veneers that adhere to the surface of the original tooth.
The name Calendula arise from the fact that this plant keeps pace with the calendar, appearing most of the year in regions with cool summers and mild winters. Marigolds make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers for bright bouquets in yellow, primrose, gold, orange and variations of red and gold. The popularity of calendula may also have stemmed from the belief in its wondrous powers. Some thought it would help find where fairies hid their gold, other swore it could keep witches at bay, and still others regarded it as an aphrodisiac. A very popular pot plant.
An Old Prescription: The flowers, green or dried are used in broths or soups to comfort your heart and spirit. They add a bittersweet salty flavor and they also substitute for saffron and act as food coloring in butter, cheeses and cakes