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09/10/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Scientists have discovered something shocking — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or diseased, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through tiny breaks in gum tissue. Once in circulation, they may contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating cardiovascular damage.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease, but their presence shows how strongly the mouth and heart are connected. Ignoring gum health could silently fuel risks far beyond the mouth.

Current research suggests that keeping gums healthy through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about saving teeth — it could also help protect the heart.

🧠Sources:

Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.

Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

08/23/2025

🚨One missing tooth is never “just one tooth.”
The moment a tooth is lost, your entire mouth begins to change—often silently, but with serious consequences.

When the gap is left unfilled, neighboring teeth drift and tilt into the empty space. This creates misalignment, uneven spacing, and difficulty in cleaning, which allows food to get trapped and increases the risk of cavities and gum infection.

The opposing tooth in the upper jaw (or lower, depending on the lost tooth) also starts to move downward into the gap—a process called supereruption. This not only weakens the bite but can also disturb the natural balance of your jaw.

Over time, the bite changes strain the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to jaw pain, clicking, or even headaches. Chewing efficiency drops, forcing other teeth to work harder, which may accelerate wear and damage.

Beneath the missing tooth, the jawbone begins to shrink because it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As bone resorbs, facial support weakens, giving the face a sunken or aged appearance.

Worse still, untreated infections from trapped food and decayed neighboring teeth can spread beyond the mouth—contributing to systemic health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, or worsening existing medical conditions.

✅ The solution: Timely replacement with options like dental implants, bridges, or dentures. Restoring even one missing tooth preserves alignment, bite function, bone health, and overall well-being.

07/02/2025

A new review published in the Medical Research Archives (June 2025) highlights a growing concern in dentistry and medicine: the link between oral biofilms and major systemic diseases like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and pancreatic cancer. Oral biofilms are structured colonies of bacteria that stick to teeth and gums—commonly seen as plaque. While we’ve long known they cause gum disease, this study shows they may also contribute to much more serious health problems.

Researchers explain that when these biofilms cause chronic inflammation in the mouth (like in periodontitis), bacteria and inflammatory molecules can enter the bloodstream. This can disrupt other organs and systems. In patients with diabetes or kidney disease, this added inflammation may worsen their condition. Even more striking, some evidence suggests biofilm-related inflammation may influence cancer development in the pancreas.

This research reinforces the idea that oral health is directly connected to overall health. Maintaining good oral hygiene—brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits—is not just about protecting your teeth, but possibly about preventing or managing life-threatening diseases too. As dentists, this underlines our role in early detection and prevention beyond the mouth.

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Boom 💥. Another complex Invisalign case in the books! Experience you can trust 💯.
06/04/2025

Boom 💥. Another complex Invisalign case in the books! Experience you can trust 💯.

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05/06/2025

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05/06/2025

Happy Tuesday everyone! Due to bad weather and some Comcast issues, our phone lines are down. Please email the office at leesburgspadentistry1@gmail.com or text us for appointments and questions at 571-339-5367. You can also message us on this page and on our webpage form!

Hope everyone had a nice Halloween and we are looking forward to the Holidays ❤️
11/19/2024

Hope everyone had a nice Halloween and we are looking forward to the Holidays ❤️

Happy Veterans Day to all the brave men and women in uniform who have served 🙏
11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all the brave men and women in uniform who have served 🙏

06/25/2024

Happy Summer ☀️. Our office is closed June 27 to July 10th to enjoy time with our Families and Friends. Please call our referring Dentists for any emergencies at this time. We look forward to taking care of you when we re-open July 11th.

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01/16/2024

Good Morning everyone! We will be closed today due to inclement weather and road conditions. We will be open on Thursday and we can reschedule your appointments. Stay warm and dry ❄️☃️

Due to inclement weather, we will open late tomorrow at 9:30am. Please call the office to reschedule any earlier appoin...
01/16/2024

Due to inclement weather, we will open late tomorrow at 9:30am. Please call the office to reschedule any earlier appointments. Stay safe and warm ❄️

Merry Christmas to everyone. 🎄
12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to everyone. 🎄

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