At Lobo DDS, we’re interested in more than just your oral health. We also want to help you improve your whole-body health . Studies have shown the significant impact oral wellness can have on protecting against serious health risks. How?
The same bacteria that impact your oral health by causing tooth decay and gum disease have been linked to other serious health conditions. These bacteria enter the bloodstream from the mouth and travel to other parts of the body as damage-causing inflammation. This transference from the mouth to the body is known as the oral-systemic link.
Protecting your oral health also protects your whole-body health!
Research suggests that people with periodontal disease are nearly three times as likely to suffer from heart disease. Oral bacteria affect the heart when it enters the bloodstream, attaching to plaque in the heart’s blood vessels and contributing to the formation of clots.
Diabetics are more prone to tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, dry mouth, and infection. The relationship between Type I and Type II diabetes and periodontal disease are often referred to as the “sixth complication” of the disease.
Oral bacteria often attaches itself to blood vessels that have become weakened by high blood pressure or age. Research suggests oral bacteria may cause arterial ruptures in the brain, which may result in small or large hemorrhages.
At Lobo DDS, we’ll educate you how to keep your smile—and your body—healthy. Dr. Lobo became a dentist to help her patients become advocates for their oral and overall health, and she feels patient education is the key to accomplishing this goal. She'll communicate clearly with you, show you what is going on with your smile, and outline any treatments needed. It's your decision what steps you want to take - you are always in control of your treatment.
We’re ready to help you get a healthy, beautiful smile while making your treatment as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. How?
"Several members of my family have been under Dr. Lobo-Marwah's dental care. She is an excellent dentist. She always provides a detailed description of the service that will be provided. She always tries to make the patient comfortable prior and during the service rendered."
"Dr. Lobo and her staff have always been more than welcoming and accommodating with my special needs. I started with Dr. Lobo when I was in hemp-dialysis, and she and her staff always took extra care of my needs. I have been recently transplanted with a new kidney, and they continue to make my dental care the best it can be."
"Dr. Lobo and the rest of the staff are always so pleasant and seem to genuinely care about the patients on a personal level. I also love that Dr. Lobo presents her patients with options and doesn't try to push the most expensive thing on me. I will continue to be a patient as long as possible!"
No, it isn't. Some of the other oral conditions that impact whole-body health include oral cancer, oral airway and sleep apnea, and TMJ. Each of these causes negative effects that significantly impact a person's overall health.
Regularly scheduled dental visits with Dr. Lobo will ensure the healthy function and condition of your teeth, gums, and jaws.
Chronic bad breath is definitely a bad sign which can indicate oral tissue break down and disease. Generally, attempts to mask it with mouthwash won't cure bad breath or get rid of the bacteria which causes it.
It's important to see Dr. Lobo right away if you are experiencing persistent bad breath. She will be able to remove the bacteria build-up that is causing the problem and restore your mouth to vibrant oral health again.
There are definite steps you can take to protect your oral and body health.
