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what is called bio-fi lm. Bacteria can multiply out of control
while they draw nutrients from the bio-fi lm. When this hap-
pens, they give off toxins that irritate gum tissue, making it
Oral Health’s
prone to bleeding and infection.
Bleeding is a
sign of gingivitis. It’s
Impact On Your
a painless infection,
so it’s easy to ignore.
Overall Health
Yet if the tissues of
your mouth were
Prevention is the key stretched over your
P
revention: Most everyone says they want to take care of arm, they would
their body and improve their health. In fact, it’s the Num- cover an area
ber One New Year’s Resolution. Now that we’re well into roughly from your
2009, how’s that working out for you? wrist to your elbow.
Smart food choices, nutritional supplements and regular Bet you wouldn’t ignore an infection that large!
exercise are vitally important. But, what if you learned of an Left untreated, gum disease becomes destructive. C-
easy, 5-minutes-a-day solution to improve your overall health reactive protein builds up in the bloodstream as a marker for
– and what if it only cost you pennies a day? That’s four new chronic infection – the type associated with heart disease.
toothbrushes (they last about 3 months) and a few rolls of Periodontal disease is also related to diabetes, stroke, lung in-
dental fl oss, used properly at least once each day. fections, and may be considered osteopenia or osteoporosis
Your oral health has a signifi cant impact on your overall of the mouth. For pregnant women, it may increase the risk
health. Every few seconds, the bacteria present in your of a low birth-weight baby.
mouth is swallowed. Bleeding gums? The bacterium in your What should you do? Visit your dentist or hygienist.
mouth enters your bloodstream and travels throughout your They’ll do a full periodontal exam and take measurements
body. Take a breath and more bacteria are inhaled into your from three places on the lip side of each tooth and three
lungs. more measurements on the tongue side of each tooth.
Didn’t you know you have bacteria in your mouth? We Pay close attention as they call out your numbers: The
all do. It’s naturally there as the fi rst step in digestion. When space between the tooth and gum is very small – measured
the bacteria in saliva mix with leftover food particles, it forms in millimeters. Healthy gum tissue has a one or 2 mm space
Why didn’t anybody tell me this before?
That is what I hear most often from my patients
We offer more than just an evaluation. If you’re
after an evaluation. My answer is, “I don’t real-
ly know.” To me, it makes sense to take advan-
not comfortable with your current situation,
tage of all of the opportunities that are available
come and learn how our approach is different.
to treat or prevent medical problems. Non-
Our patients know they are listened to, fully
pharmacologic therapies such as yoga and med-
informed of everything they need to know and
itation are as important in our day to day lives
as a stent is to stop a heart attack. I take great
have an improved sense of well-being. It’s not
pride in explaining their problems in plain
We create a
just for “sick” people. Anyone can benefit.
English and reviewing all available options,
program where
both traditional and complementary based. To
patients take
Healthy Heart and Vascular offers:
me, excellent cardiac care it is not rocket sci-
control of their
• Full service cardiology • Stress testing
ence, it is common sense.
own health and
--Michael Dangovian, D.O., F.A.A.C.
well-being.
• Echocardiography • Yoga
• Holter monitoring • Workshops
workshops & classes:
Weekly Yoga Classes: Tues: 7-8:15pm; Weds: 3:30-
Michael Dangovian, D.O., F.A.C.C.
4:30pm, Thurs: 5:30-6-30 & 7-8:15pm.
39242 Dequindre, Ste 103 • Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Cost: Only $10 per yoga class. Packages available.
Call today for more information or an appointment:
Weekend Wellness Workshop: April 3-5. See Ad &
586-795-3600
Calendar Listing on pg. 24 & 40 for details.
14 Oakland, Macomb, Livingston & St. Clair, MI
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