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Health & Wellness

A Smile Is Universal

disease and other chronic in- Approximately 15 percent
flammatory conditions such of adults between the ages
as cardiovascular disease, of 21 and 50, and 30 percent
diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. of adults over 50, have gum
Treating and reducing in- disease. With a simple dental
flammation associated with hygiene appointment, gum
gum disease may, in fact,
help in the management of disease can be diagnosed,
these other inflammatory treated, and monitored.
diseases. We invite you to call our
Periodontal disease is a office to schedule an ap-
bacterial infection that de- pointment to start you on
Karen Winterfield-Dodds, D.M.D.
stroys the fibers attached a road to a healthier mouth
A smile is a universal ex- to the teeth and the bone and a healthier you. Most
pression that can convey which holds the teeth in dental insurances do cover
happiness, confidence, sin- your mouth. When this hap- hygiene visits at 100%.
pens, a gum pocket forms
cerity, and sociability. As and can house plaque and
discussed in an earlier article, bacteria. The pocket can Karen Winterfield-Dodds
there are numerous ways to deepen and infection and in- D.M.D.
brighten and improve your flammation increases which 109 Franklin Corner Rd.
smile. Studies have shown can lead to swelling, bleed- Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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(gum disease) can decrease a result, these harmful bacte- 609-895-8887 (FAX)
one’s desire to smile as well rial components in the blood
as affect your overall health. may travel to other organs exceptionaldentistry@
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Mercer County Woman 7 September/October 2023