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Family Dentist Brookline MA, Gum Disease Consequences & Heart Problem, Dr. Arnold Weiss

PediatricDentistBrooklineMA.com Family dentist Brookline MA, speaks about gum disease consequences individuals can face if they have been told they have a gum disease problem and is left un-treated. Periodontal disease leads to inflammation of the gums. This inflammatory bacteria enters your bloodstream and travels throughout your body. Researchers have linked this process to a number of serious medical conditions. It is very important for individuals to treat periodontal disease as soon as possible to avoid the release of bacteria and inflammation into your bloodstream which will then bring worst consequences. Gum disease also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease can cause severe headaches, heart attacks, strokes, premature birth, diabetes, kidney failure, premature birth, and is also known to cause respiratory diseases. Cosmetic dental procedures can be performed at Center for Pediatric Dental Care. Dr. Arnold Weiss, pediatric dentist in Brookline MA, also serves the cities of Brookline Village, Allston, Boston, Jamaica Plain, Chestnut Hill, Cambridge, Newton, Watertown, Roslindale , Readville, East Boston

Cosmetic Dentist Brookline MA, Dental Braces & Orthodontics, Dr. Arnold Weiss

PediatricDentistBrooklineMA.com Cosmetic dentist in Brookline MA speaks about dental braces & orthodontics and how orthodontic work has changed over the past years. Orthodontic work has changed over the past years and helped many people transformed their old smile, to the smile they always dreamed of. For people in need of heavy teeth alignment, and overlapped teeth the best available option is traditional dental braces (or metal dental braces). However Dr. Marc LeBlanc mentions that for those in need of very light dental work there is invisalign dental braces, clear dental braces, or invisible dental braces , which are not noticeable , and give patients a bright smile, and overall makes them feel very confident. For more information about dental braces please visit your local orthodontist, or dentist. Dr. Arnold Weiss, pediatric dentist in Brookline MA, also serves the cities of Brookline Village, Allston, Boston, Jamaica Plain, Chestnut Hill, Cambridge, Newton, Watertown, Roslindale , Readville, East Boston.

Boston researchers identify new dental cavity-causing species

A team of scientists from Boston has confirmed that the bacterium Streptococcus mutans is a primary culprit in early childhood caries (EEC) cavities on the first set of teeth, and has identified a new species of bacterium, Scardovia wiggsiae, which they suspect is also a major contributor.

Oklahoma graduate student developing solutions for water problems in Ethiopia

A University of Oklahoma environmental science graduate student will travel to Ethiopia in June to test materials she has been investigating as possible solutions to fluorosis — a widespread problem in the Rift Valley, where high levels of fluoride in the drinking water result in dental and skeletal disease.