Dr. Reichhold Orthodontics – Watch your mouth article

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Taking a seat in the dentist chair goes far beyond maintaining a healthy smile. Our mouths are the gateways to our bodies and can tell us more about our health than we may think. A dentist can detect nearly 120 medical conditions in their early stages. Dr. Jonathan Levine, an oral health expert and aesthetic dentist practicing in New York City, talked to Katie Couric about how good oral health can affect our overall health.

Not caring for our teeth can lead to periodontal (gum) disease which has become all too common in our country, with one in every two Americans suffering from some form of gum disease. The inflammation caused by gum disease can be linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pancreatic cancer and preterm birth. Research also suggests that oral bacteria may be linked to heart disease, arterial blockages and stroke. Click here to see more

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Dr. Reichhold is a member of the Orthodontic Peer Review Committee of the Contra Costa Dental Society and he serves on the faculty at the UCSF Orthodontic program as an assistant clinical professor. The doctors also have been invited on numerous occasions to speak about orthodontics to dental groups. To learn more about the doctors click his image or name above.