May 2021 Newsletter

Beneficial Bacteria

Promote Oral Health

Your oral cavity is teeming with over 700 different species of bacteria. It is second only to the gut for size and diversity of microbial communities in your body. An unbalanced oral microbiota may contribute to systemic disease conditions. Even with daily brushing and flossing, many people still end up with periodontal disease. Improving gum health may lower the risk for a host of inflammatory disorders commonly associated with aging.

Gum disease is extremely common in older adults. It often leads to bleeding gums and tooth loss. Gum disease is associated with body-wide health problems, including cardiovascular disease, lung and kidney disease, cancer, and others.

Maintaining a healthy and balanced oral microbiota protects against gum disease.

Taken daily, these two beneficial bacteria can help prevent gum disease, enhancing oral and total body health. At your next office visit talk with Dr. DiGiallorenzo and Dr. Hsu on how they can assist you in obtaining these probiotics from Probiorahealth.

New Study Shows That The Odds of Catching COVID

at Dentist’s Office

are Very Low

In the May 2021 issue of Journal of Dental Research. Dental treatment won’t put you at risk for contracting COVID-19, a new study affirms.

“Getting your teeth cleaned does not increase your risk for COVID-19 infection any more than drinking a glass of water from the dentist’s office does,” said lead author Purnima Kumar, a professor of periodontology at Ohio State University in Columbus.

Because COVID-19 spreads mostly by airborne droplets, fears have persisted throughout the pandemic that saliva released during a dental procedure could spread the virus. For the study, Kumar’s team analyzed the genetic makeup of organisms found in air samples during a range of dental procedures.

The takeaway: Water solution from irrigation tools—not saliva—was the main source of any bacteria or viruses in the spatter and spurts from patients’ mouths. Even when low levels of the SARS-CoV-2 virus were found in the saliva of asymptomatic patients, the aerosols generated during their dental work showed no signs of the coronavirus, the research found.

“These findings should help us open up our practices, make ourselves feel safe about our environment and, for patients, get their oral and dental problems treated—there is so much evidence emerging that if you have poor oral health, you are more susceptible to COVID,” Kumar said in a university news release.

“Hopefully this will set their mind at rest because when you do procedures, it is the water from the ultrasonic equipment that’s causing bacteria to be there. It’s not saliva. So the risk of spreading infection is not high,” Kumar said. “However, we should not lose sight of the fact that this virus spreads through aerosol, and speaking, coughing or sneezing in the dental office can still carry a high risk of disease transmission.”

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25 years of Specialty Care

If dental issues are negatively affecting your life, confidence and overall health, you’ve come to the right place. Our specialty offices care for you with an integrated whole health approach. Dr. David DiGiallorenzo and Dr. Henry Hsu work with your entire body to achieve overall health, not just dental health! They have changed the lives of patients from throughout the U.S. with this state-of-the-art holistic approach to modern dental care.

Our total body, integrative approach to dental care ensures the best outcomes for your unique physiology. We believe in the body’s ability to heal itself and we use combined years of experience to make it happen. Dr. DiGiallorenzo, for example, has over 25 years of experience to guide his meticulous approach. Dr. Hsu and the other well-trained professionals at our advanced centers for periodontal and dental implant care focus on laser, aesthetic and reconstructive periodontics, dental implantology, advanced reconstructive case management, removable implant appliances to All-on-6 or 8 tooth replacement, advanced Teeth in a Day, and TMJ.

How is your Dental Health After the Pandemic

Since the pandemic research has revealed that you many of us have stayed away from the dentist and now present major dental needs. The pandemic has dramatically increased patient needs as follows:

Be sure to see Dr. DiGiallorenzo and Dr. Hsu for your routine office visits to maintain your dental health and well being.

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Exciting News!

Our Offices Will Soon Be Administering the COVID Vaccine

Our offices are in the final phases of completing the rigorous training and standards needed with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to be one of the first dental offices to be able to administer COVID vaccinations.

Should you be interested simply give us a call and we will place you on our list.

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to Improve Their Oral Health

The next time a family member, friend or coworker asks if you know a great dentist tell them about us!

This Gift of Health entitles your refereed friend or family member to a $50.00 credit toward any dental fee and you also get a $50.00 credit on your account to use on your dental services.