Improve Your Mouth & Body Connection in Massapequa Park

skeletonA healthy smile is good for you in more ways than you may realize. Our dental team is aware of the mouth and body connection in Massapequa Park, NY. Poor oral health has been linked to a variety of overall health problems. You want to be as healthy as possible, and we want to do our part by:

  • Providing services that treat gum infections
  • Replacing missing teeth so you can eat a wide variety of foods
  • Removing harmful bacteria that can spread to other parts of your body
  • Offering sedation to make your procedures comfortable and worry-free

Call 516-809-8454 to make an appointment at Sunrise Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. Keep your mouth as healthy as it can be for the sake of more than just your smile.

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Scientific research proves that your dental health has a big impact on your general well-being. Your periodontist, Dr. Ryan Price, is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy smile and healthy body. He uses his advanced experience, training and skill to ensure your optimal oral health. He has taken courses on the oral-systemic relationship, focusing specifically on whole-body health.

Early treatment of oral health issues is easier and could spare you from a number of other concerns:

  • People with gum disease have nearly twice the risk of heart disease. Harmful bacteria can spread from your mouth and lead to blocked arteries, heart attacks, and strokes. Periodontal disease has also been linked to blood, kidney, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
  • Gum disease makes it more difficult to control blood sugar levels. Also, uncontrolled diabetes makes it more challenging to treat gum disease. If you have both conditions, it is in your best interest to monitor them closely.
  • Jaw pain can indicate TMJ problems. Habits like teeth grinding often contribute to jaw stiffness, facial pain, and headaches.  You can ease those symptoms with a nightguard.
  • Most people with sleep apnea have never been diagnosed. Snoring is the most common symptom of this condition. Sleep apnea can increase blood pressure and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, among other things. Let us design an appliance to stop your snoring and improve the quality of your sleep.

Call Sunrise Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at 516-809-8454 or request an appointment online. Feel better with a team that cares about your mouth and body connection in Massapequa Park, NY.