Poor Dental Health Causes Bigger Problems

[Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs] Poor Dental Health Causes Bigger Problems By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs In the film “Castaway,” Tom Hanks' character, who is stranded on an island, performs a successful tooth extraction on himself using the blade of an ice skate. This eases his pain and keeps the infection from spreading. While you probably shouldn’t opt for do-it-yourself dental care, you may not be getting regular check-ups and cleanings. A 2013 survey found that 23%-43% of American adults don't make needed appointments with their dentist or dental hygienist. And that's probably an underestimate. Special: [Is Sleeping in This Position Linked to Alzheimer's?]( That kind of neglect can cause trouble — and not just for gums and teeth. An infected tooth can trigger chronic sinus problems, according to the American Association of Endodontists. Maxillary sinusitis of endodontic origin happens when the root of a molar gets infected. Bacteria can spread into the sinus cavity and cause a chronic infection, triggering nasal stuffiness, pressure, and post-nasal drip. Many doctors misdiagnose the condition. The real solution is a (painless these days) root canal. In addition, chronic gum disease (periodontitis) is linked to Alzheimer's disease. A multinational study in the journal Science Advances looked at the brains of Alzheimer's patients and found that gum disease produces bacteria and toxins that migrate to the brain and are instrumental in creating amyloid tangles and tau proteins. Those conditions characterize Alzheimer's disease. Gum disease is also associated with diabetes (it raises blood glucose levels), and poorly controlled diabetes makes gum disease worse. Your best move is to brush and floss twice daily. See your dental hygienist twice a year for a cleaning and get a complete oral exam too. --------------------------------------------------------------- Special Message --------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTORIAL Though bizarre, Harvard researchers have discovered a shocking link between your sleep and the onset of Alzheimer’s. The big question is - do you sleep on your side or on your back? Because further research shows, [ONE of these positions]( is linked to the first signs of dementia. [Sleeping In THIS Position Is Linked To Alzheimer’s >>]( --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Doctors: Dr. Mehmet Oz is host of TV's popular "The Dr. Oz Show." He is a professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Mike Roizen is chief medical officer at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, an award-winning author, and has been the doctor to eight Nobel Prize winners and more than 100 Fortune 500 CEOs. --------------------------------------------------------------- You received this Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. [Recommend]( Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen to a friend or [unsubscribe]( from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA [reaganreports.com](