Family Dentist in Kalamazoo Shares Helpful Tips for Improved Dental Health

Dr. Carrie Lintner of Lindenwoods Dental believes educating patients is vital in helping to maintain their oral health.

2013-05-03

KALAMAZOO, MI, May 03, 2013 (Press-News.org) Educating patients is at the heart of what Dr. Carrie Lintner, family dentist in Kalamazoo, and her staff at Lindenwoods Dental does. From information on routine dental care, to more complex topics such as the oral systemic link or overall health and wellness, are all important in maintaining optimal oral health, and Dr. Lintner is available to offer dental tips.

"Understanding the oral systemic link, and overall health and wellness is important in helping my patients have a well-rounded dental health care plan. I want my patients to fully understand their oral health and all that needs to be done to maintain a healthy glowing smile each year," said Dr. Carrie Lintner, Kalamazoo family dentist.

Brushing, flossing and regular trips to Lindenwoods Dental are three important steps to keeping teeth and gums healthy. However, more than fresh breath and cavity free teeth, a person's oral health can actually have an impact on the health of their heart. Research suggests that there is a direct link between the health of a person's gums and heart, which is why Dr. Lintner, Kalamazoo sedation dentist, strives to provide her patients with advice and tips on how to further protect their oral health.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease as those without it. Gum disease is caused by an accumulation of bacteria and plaque in the gums, which release toxins that can circulate around the body. In particular, the body's arterial system may be affected as gum disease causes the walls of the arteries to become thick and hard.

Narrowing of the arteries is a key component of heart disease, which is true even for young, healthy adults with no other symptoms of heart conditions. Even more daunting, heart disease is not the only health risk associated with periodontal disease. Studies have also linked gum disease to other conditions including premature births and diabetes.

"Daily brushing, flossing and regular checkups with my office are not just about saving a person's teeth and gums. It is about protecting the cardiovascular system and a person's overall health. By practicing proper oral health care and informing my patients of important information, I hope they will continue to care for their teeth and gums in order to protect their entire body," said Dr. Lintner, sedation dentist in Kalamazoo.

With research pointing to a correlation between heart disease and gum disease, Dr. Carrie Lintner urges patients to take proper care of their teeth and gums to protect their overall health. Dr. Lintner, Kalamazoo dentist, also advises her patients to improve their daily oral hygiene regimen in order to further promote healthy gums and teeth.

Regular checkups and cleanings with Dr. Carrie Lintner and Dr. Bill Lustig at Lindenwoods Dental are vital in the maintenance of oral and overall health. Dr. Lintner, dentist in Kalamazoo, can detect gum disease in its earliest stages and can administer the best course of treatment to eliminate the infection that could otherwise lead to more extensive dental damage and health problems.

Patients are invited to visit Lindenwoods Dental's website at http://www.lindenwoodsdental.com for more information on the oral systemic link, as well as by visiting Dr. Lintner, cosmetic dentist in Kalamazoo, and Dr. Lustig. While additional research is needed to learn more about the connection between heart disease and gum disease, Dr. Lintner, Kalamazoo cosmetic dentist, is advising her patients to step up their dental health habits in order to prevent life-threatening heart conditions.

About Lindenwoods Dental: Since 2002, Lindenwoods Dental has been working with patients to provide the best dental care for patients in the Kalamazoo, MI area. As Kalamazoo dentists, Dr. Carrie Lintner and Dr. Bill Lustig's experience in dentistry is coupled with their genuine concern for their patients' overall health. Dr. Carrie Lintner attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and graduated in 2000, moving to Kalamazoo after graduation. Her training includes advanced certification in administering oral conscious sedation, esthetic dentistry and Invisalign (clear braces). She has also taken courses for state of the art techniques, such as Lumineers and other techniques in endodontics and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bill Lustig graduated from U-M School of Dentistry in 1971 and honed his skills working with kids in a medical-dental clinic in the inner city of Detroit for three years, before starting a general practice in Barre, Vermont. He moved to Kalamazoo in 1977 and started his practice. After more than 35 years of experience in nearly every phase of dentistry, Dr. Lustig focuses mostly on cosmetic, restorative dentistry, and pedodontics.

Media Contact:
Dr. Carrie Lintner
contactus@lindenwoodsdental.com
200 Turwill Lane
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 344-9006
http://www.lindenwoodsdental.com/

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