Take it to heart: dental health impacts total health

Gingivitis connected to increased heart attack, stroke, pregnancy risks By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD FICD, Columnist, The Times Each year more and more research confirms the relationships between serious health concerns and diseases of the mouth.   I recently was at a lecture where some of the latest research was reviewed and while the research was aimed at treatment protocols, the message is...

What to expect when you’re expecting at the dentist

Being pregnant doesn’t mean skipping a visit to your dentist By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Every day there are questions about how safe is it to go the dentist when you are pregnant.  Preventive dental procedures, such as dental cleanings and examinations are not only safe, they are recommended and encouraged by most physicians. Still, some procedures such as x-rays...