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The Oral Health-Body Health Connection

It's alarming but  current scientific research is producing more and more evidence that the bleeding gums and build-up of bacteria around the teeth and gums that is normally addressed by your dentist and/or dental hygienist can actually be life-threatening.  Approximately 80% of the American population has a chronic infection in their mouth called gingivitis which is inflammation of the gums, or periodontitis which means the bacteria has broken down the body's protective barriers and involved the bone around the teeth.

    Dr. Michael A. Miyasaki

    Graduate from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1987 and has been involved in teaching other dentists the latest in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry for over 18 years.  He lectures both nationally and internationaly on aesthetic/cosmetic dental procedures and occlusion (the bite).  Dr. Miyasaki is also a certified Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM) dentist.

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