HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIAL SECTION
Paulette P . Paulin , D . M . D .
General / Family , Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry
Thank you to my dental colleagues for selecting me as one of the Top Prosthodontists in the Pittsburgh Area as ranked by Top Dentists .
It is a great honor and compliment . I will continue to do my best to earn the respect and support you have placed in me .
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing patients , and our exceptional dental team for being an integral part of the privilege of helping others .
Past President , American College of Prosthodontists , PA Former Professor , University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine , Department of Prosthodontics
Dental arts of Pittsburgh , P . C .
Monroeville • 400 Penn Center Blvd • Building 4 , Suite 414 Pittsburgh , PA 15235 • 412-823-4948
Summerfield Commons Office Park • 2585 Washington Road , Suite 121 Upper St . Clair , PA 15241 • 412-854-9055
Exceptional results ... Individualized care lead to greater problems down the road . Good oral hygiene , including brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing , can protect against the damaging effects of gum disease . Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that is due to plaque and tartar buildup on teeth , leaving gums red , swollen , and irritated . When left untreated , gingivitis can advance to periodontitis . A more serious and painful disease , periodontitis causes gums to pull away from teeth , allowing bacteria to build in the pockets between . Due to the infection and inflammation , your body ’ s natural reaction is to fight the bacteria , which can lead to breakdown of the bones and tissue around your teeth . Studies also suggest that poor oral health is related to systemic diseases including diabetes , oral cancer , stroke , and heart disease . Routine visits to your dentist can identify oral problems before they become painful and more serious . So how can you protect your pearly whites against longterm health concerns ?
• Schedule routine checkups with your dental professional .
• Brush your teeth twice a day .
• Floss daily ( you may not see immediate benefits , but you ’ ll be saving your gum health in the long run ).
• Eat a balanced diet to get the proper nutrients your teeth and gums need to stay strong .
• Drink lots of water !
• Quit smoking ; it is one of the most significant risk factors in developing gum disease .
• Replace your toothbrush every three months .
HEART HEALTH — SKIP THE SUGAR !
Heart disease is the number-one killer of all Americans , but awareness of the disease and its causes has allowed for a decrease in the number of deaths associated with it in recent years . Eating well and exercising are obvious ways to prevent the onset of heart disease , but a recent study by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology looks at another culprit that has damaging effects on your heart : sugar ( fructose ). According to the study , one to two servings of sugary drinks per day raises
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPECIAL S ECT I ON
Paulette P. Paulin, D.M.D.
General/Family, Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry
Thank you to my dental colleagues for selecting me as one of the Top
Prosthodontists in the Pittsburgh Area as ranked by Top Dentists.
It is a great honor and compliment. I will continue to do my best to
earn the respect and support you have placed in me.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing patients, and our exceptional
dental team for being an integral part of the privilege of helping others.
Past President, American College of Prosthodontists, PA
Former Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics
D ental a rts of P ittsburgh , P.C.
Monroeville • 400 Penn Center Blvd • Building 4, Suite 414
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 • 412-823-4948
Summerfield Commons Office Park • 2585 Washington Road, Suite 121
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 • 412-854-9055
Exceptional results...Individualized care
lead to greater problems down the road. Good
oral hygiene, including brushing at least twice
a day with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing,
can protect against the damaging effects of
gum disease. Gingivitis is a mild form of
gum disease that is due to plaque and tartar
buildup on teeth, leaving gums red, swollen,
and irritated. When left untreated, gingivitis
can advance to periodontitis. A more serious
and painful disease, periodontitis causes gums
to pull away from teeth, allowing bacteria
to build in the pockets between. Due to the
infection and inflammation, your body’s
natural reaction is to fight the bacteria, which
can lead to breakdown of the bones and tissue
around your teeth. Studies also suggest that
poor oral health is related to systemic diseases
including diabetes, oral cancer, stroke, and
heart disease. Routine visits to your dentist
can identify oral problems before they
become painful and more serious. So how can
you protect your pearly whites against long-
term health concerns?
• Schedule routine checkups with your
dental professional.
• Brush your teeth twice a day.
• Floss daily (you may not see immediate
benefits, but you’ll be saving your gum
health in the long run).
• Eat a balanced diet to get the proper
nutrients your teeth and gums need to
stay strong.
• Drink lots of water!
• Quit smoking; it is one of the most
significant risk factors in developing gum
disease.
• Replace your toothbrush every three
months.
HEART HEALTH—SKIP THE
SUGAR!
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