Simply put – yes there is. Actually, periodontal (gum) disease has been linked to numerous chronic and systemic illnesses, including diabetes, Alzheimer’s, pre-term childbirth, and yes, heart disease. It’s important to understand that, in the early stages called gingivitis, gum disease is difficult to detect, but it’s always best to receive treatment at this point when your periodontal disease is most treatable. As gum disease advances to the periodontitis stage, it becomes more difficult to treat, and can lead to serious health complications. How can you make sure to keep your gums healthy? It’s simple. Find a San Marcos dentist you trust and feel comfortable with, and make sure you visit them at least twice a year for dental checkups and teeth cleanings. In this post, we’ll talk a little more about the link between gum disease and heart health and tell you more about how visiting a San Marcos dentist regularly can help you avoid oral and whole body health concerns. February is heart health month, and your San Marcos dentist wants to help you keep your smile and heart healthy this month – and the rest of the year.
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Is There a Link Between Periodontal Disease & Heart Health?
February 13, 2018
Don’t fear root canal therapy from your San Marcos dentist
April 25, 2016
A super-sensitive tooth or pain and swelling at the gumline could mean dental abscess or dying tooth pulp. A great alternative to tooth extraction is root canal therapy. Also called endodontic therapy or simply, “ a root canal,” this restorative dental service removes diseased inner pulp and preserves hard tooth structure. Dr. J. Robert Connelly DDS, root canal dentist, expertly performs endodontic therapy to restore health and appearance to smiles in the San Marcos area. (more…)
Full and Partial Dentures Restore Smiles in San Marcos
October 31, 2015
Whether it was a traumatic accident, poor habits or simply genetics that caused your missing teeth, one thing is for sure — you’ve got to have them replaced. Gapped teeth cause problems beyond difficulty eating; they can also affect the way you speak, and can cause even more tooth loss later on. And that’s saying nothing about the hit gaps in a smile have on self-confidence. With full or partial dentures in San Marcos, though, you can replace those missing teeth for a better functioning, more attractive smile. Keep reading to learn more from your gentle dentist in San Marcos today.
Keeping Your Oral Health in Great Shape Is Important No Matter What Your Age
September 8, 2015
Your oral health is very important. Your teeth are one of the first things that anyone notices as soon as you meet them. Our eyes like to wander when we meet someone new, and we naturally like to look at what another person has going on. An unsightly smile or a mouth that has seen better days can leave a bad first impression. It’s a tough job market out there – do you think a less-than-stellar smile is going to get you a job? Most likely not. There are many reasons for why keeping your oral health in fantastic shape is important whether you’re 9 or 90.
Our San Marcos, TX office wants you to know that practicing good dental hygiene habits can help you maintain fantastic oral health. By coming in for regular checkups and cleanings, you’re already doing your mouth a huge favor. Dr. Donnelly and Dr. Wang are the San Marcos dentists that you can bring your family to see to keep their oral health firing on all cylinders. We want nothing more than your family to live your lives free of dental disease and show off a beautiful smile. We house the dentists Wimberley, San Marcos and New Braunfels residents trust.
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Ask questions and do research to choose your best New Braunfels dentist
August 19, 2015
New to the area or just needing a change in dental care providers? Finding the right dentist takes homework and understanding that good dentistry involves credentials, skill, referrals and a patient-centered philosophy.
Finding a new dentist for you and your family in the New Braunfels area takes some research. The American Dental Association recommends looking for excellence in credentials, services offered and a great chairside manner–that is, is the dental provider and his team dedicated to patient comfort and optimum oral and systemic health?