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Mount Kisco NY Dentist Shares A Quick Way To Improve Your Overall Health

A dental cleaning is one of the easiest and fastest ways to improve your overall health!

Naturally occurring bacteria in your mouth can grow rapidly.  If it gets out of control you can develop gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums.  Gingivitis can lead to gums starting to recede, and receding gums can lead to tooth sensitivity.                                

Periodontal disease is caused by a group of specific bacteria, called the Red Complex.  Again, these bacteria naturally occur in the mouth, but if the number gets out of control it can lead to the loss of bone and gums around the tooth.  As this happens the pocket, or space between your tooth and the gums gets deeper and deeper.  This allows more and more bacteria to grow.   Losing the support of your teeth can cause pain, bad breath, bleeding of gums, heart disease and loss of teeth.  In fact periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in Mount Kisco.          

There are other risk factors that can lead to periodontal disease, including genetics, the foods we eat, tooth grinding, and alcohol/tobacco use.

To treat periodontal disease, we typically recommend scaling and root planing, more commonly known as a "deep cleaning".  A traditional dental cleaning removes the bacteria and plaque above the gum line.  However, the Red Complex is found below the gum line.  When these aggressive and irritating bacteria get out of control, they need to be brought back under control.  A deep cleaning can accomplish this by going below the gum line and removing the bacteria and any hardened plaque called calculus.  By making a smooth surface along the root of the tooth, and decreasing the amount of bacteria, the gums can "shrink" back around the tooth and decrease the size of those pockets. We will do this all while keeping you very comfortable during the procedure.

Decreasing bacteria, decreases inflammation.  Inflammation causes the release of C-Reactive Proteins in your blood stream.  C-Reactive Proteins circulate throughout our body in response to inflammation.

Periodontal disease is essentially a giant bacterial infection in your mouth, so your body releases more of these harmful proteins, and this causes your immune system to be alert all the time.  This is very unhealthy for your body, as studies have shown that the more inflammation the body thinks there is, the more susceptible you are to diabetes, heart disease, diabetes, strokes, low birth weight babies, alzheimer's disease and cancer.  The longer you go between dental cleanings, the more bacteria grows, and the more likely you are to need a deep cleaning.

So when was your last dental cleaning?

Give your Mount Kisco NY dentist a call to make an appointment

(914) 241-2242

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Mount Kisco NY Dentist Talks About Cavities

Mount Kisco NY Dentist, Dr. Steven Abel talks about cavities.  Many patients ask us, How do I know if I have a cavity, and if I do have one, what can I do about it?  Well, cavities, like most other health issues, can vary in degree or seriousness. When a cavity first begins to form, it’s pretty easy to treat, often with a small, tooth colored restoration that blends perfectly with your tooth... and we’re able to keep the tooth decay from spreading. If left untreated, however, it can lead to some pretty serious complications, including tooth loss, and nobody wants that!      

Your best chance of minimizing tooth damage from cavities is early detection and early treatment. When you’re in our office for your routine dental hygiene visits a few times a year, we’ll definitely be looking for early warning signs.  We will also give you a professional fluoride treatment in our office.  According to the American Dental Association, having a professional fluoride treatment after your dental hygiene visit can decrease the incidence of new decay by up to 75%.  That’s pretty terrific, but there are also ways you can be on the lookout between your visits to our office.

Here are three signs to watch for:

Pain:
Tooth pain is not normal, so it’s definitely a red flag. If you’re experiencing pain, a cavity may be the cause of the discomfort.

Sensitivity:
Many things can cause general tooth sensitivity (teeth whitening treatments for example), but if you notice that a particular tooth is sensitive to hot, cold, sugary and acidic foods or pressure, it’s cause for concern.

Bad breath:
This one is tricky, as there are many causes of bad breath, but one of them is actually a cavity. The bacteria present in tooth infections (which is really what a cavity is) produces a very unpleasant smell. 

If any of these sound familiar, call us today at: (914) 241-2242 to schedule an appointment for a dental exam as soon as possible. If it is a cavity, early treatment is vital to minimizing damage. And if it’s not a cavity, we will be able to determine what else might be causing the issue.  

Remember, it’s always better to prevent cavities with routine dental care, professional fluoride treatments, sealants and good home care.  We can help you develop your own plan to stay cavity free!  

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Dr. Abel and the entire team at Westchester Dental Care

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Dentist Mount Kisco NY | Start The New Year Right With Good Dental Health And The Smile You've Always Wanted

Dentist in Mount Kisco, NY, Dr. Steven Abel, helps his patients with their New Year's Resolutions!

It's that time of year again when people everywhere resolve to get healthy. This may include eating better, kicking your tobacco habit and starting that exercise program you've been putting off for months. Taking better care of ourselves is a common resolution many of us make as we look ahead to a fresh new year. When compiling your own list of resolutions for 2014, don't forget to keep your dental health in mind, too. 

At Westchester Dental Care, we make maintaining a healthy smile easy all year long. Never underestimate the value of your regular cleaning and exam and always make an appointment with your dentist for any discomfort or dental problem that arises. Paying careful attention to proper brushing and flossing, monitoring your diet and taking advantage of cosmetic dental services are all ways to give yourself a bright, healthy smile.

This New Year, resolve to take care of your smile and dental health. Start with a regular cleaning, exam and consultation.  A healthy body is tied to a healthy mouth.  Also, be sure to ask us about smile-enhancing dental treatments, such as teeth whitening, veneers and Invisalign.  Don't delay; the beautiful smile you've always wanted is waiting for you!  And now, with flexible payment plans, getting that smile you deserve is easier than ever.

Happy New Year to you and your family from all of us at Westchester Dental Care!

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Sedation Dentist in Mount Kisco NY | Gia shares her personal story!

How Can I Tell If I Have Gum Disease?

This is a great question that we recently received from a patient. It’s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without even noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s imperative to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening.

Here are the signs to watch for:    

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position
• Any change in the way partial dentures fit

If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, schedule an appointment at our office today. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!  Don't ignore the signs!  There is also a correlation between gum disease and your overall systemic health.  Untreated gum disease has been linked to many other diseases.  Some of these are:

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, Low Birthweight Babies, Respiratory Diseases, just to name a few.  Let us get your mouth health so you can have a healthier life!

Mount Kisco NY Dentist | Enter The Westchester Dental Care Drawing To Win This Basket Of School Supplies AND $25 Gift Card

Mount Kisco NY Dentist, Dr. Steven Abel is having a Back To School Drawing!  We are giving away a gift basket loaded with Back To School Supplies to one lucky kid.  In our basket of goodies you'll find a back pack, a binder, notebooks, paper, pads, index cards, pencils, pens, colored pencils, post it notes, erasers, a pencil box, a pencil case, scissors, glue, and a bunch of other goodies you'll need for school. 

There is also a $25 gift card to Target so you can pick out some new back to school clothes! 

There are several ways to enter.  

1.  Like our facebook page for 1 entry.  Scan the QR Code above to be taken directly to our page!  If you do not have a QR reader on your phone, we suggest i-nigma.  Just go to the app store and download this FREE app.  It's great!

2.  Share this post on your Facebook wall and you'll automatically get 2 entries

3.  Come visit our office between now and August 28th and check in on Facebook and you'll get 2 entries 

4.  Post a picture of yourself in our office for 1 entry

5.  Post a picture of your best summer smile on our wall for 2 entries

Good luck and have fun.  This awesome basket could be yours.  

Would you like to get one automatically?  Just refer a family member or friend to our office.  If they come in for their new patient appointment before August 28th, we will send you your very own Back To School Gift Basket, just like the one you see here.  It's our way of thanking you for sharing us with your family and friends.  We always appreciate your referrals and would like to thank you for helping our practice grow!

So go ahead and share this on your wall now and maybe you'll be the lucky winner!  If you don't have children, please share this post with your friends that do.  This would be a GREAT gift for any child getting ready to start school again in September.  

Good luck everyone.  The winner will be announced at 10:00 AM on August 28th.

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