Tavormina Dentistry Launches Gum Disease Awareness Campaign

Millburn, NJ (OPENPRESS) September 19, 2005 -- - In a response to the under-recognition of gum disease as a serious and threatening health condition, Tavormina Dentistry of Millburn, Nj, announces the launch of their gum disease awareness campaign. Tavormina Dentistry has launched the campaign to inform their patients about the greater health risks associated with gum disease- risks that are not generally understood or accepted by the general population, the most common and obvious being loose and missing teeth.

"Anyone suffering from loose teeth, bleeding gums and bad breath should seek the help of their dental practitioner in order to take care of the dental problem and prevent further complications," advised Dr. Vincent Tavormina. "In order to address this important issue, we offer an open door policy to anyone with loose or missing teeth to receive a free gum disease evaluation, and we encourage other dental offices to do the same."

According to Glenda Tavormina, DDS, between 70 and 90% of the population suffers from some form of gum disease" yet, most are unaware of the correlation between loose and missing teeth and several other systmeic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia and a greater risk of premature and low birthweight births.

In a press release dated February 7, 2005 entitled "Study Finds Direct Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontal Bacteria," researchers report that older adults who have higher proportions of four periodontal-disease-causing bacteria inhabiting their mouths also tend to have thicker carotid arteries, a strong predictor of stroke and heart attack. This paper appeared in the journal Circulation. According to the authors, these data mark the first report of a direct association between cardiovascular disease and bacteria involved in periodontal disease. The study was su[[prted by the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Gum disease, or peridontitis, occurs when bacteria in the mouth infects the gums and the underlying bones in the teeth, causing infection and symptoms such as bleeding, sensitive and irritated gums. Over time, the infected gums recede from the teeth, creating pockets that allow the infection to spread and loosen the teeth. New research suggests these infections are then easily transferred to the bloodstream where they infect other systems of the body, making gum disease a silent health concern of epidemic proportions.

About Tavormina Dentistry
Drs. Vincent and Glenda Tavormina are graduates of the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and have been in practice since 1978. Dr. Vincent Tavormina serves as a member of numerous highly-regarded dental associations and is an internationally recognized educator and practitioner in the field of implant dentistry. Dr. Glenda Tavormina works as a respected author, speaker and consultant in the dental community. The gum disease awareness campaign is a natural extension of their commitment to life-long and continued educational awareness and improvement. For more information, and to take advantage of the free evaluation, please visit http://www.TavorminaDentistry.com.

Media Contact:

Glenda Tavormina, DDS 973-761-5090

Tavormina Dentistry
96 Millburn Ave. Suite 100
Millburn, NJ 07041


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