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Powered Toothbrushes--The Rota-dent

The Rota-dent is the ultimate homecare plaque control instrument for whiter teeth and healthier gums at every stage of life. It is a professional solution provided to you by your dental team. Clinical studies have proven that the Rota-dent is effective in removing plaque, reducing stains, decreasing bleeding, cleaning braces and implants, and controlling gum disease. The rotary action and patented microfilament technology make the Rota-dent more effective than a manual toothbrush.  With or without toothpaste, the Rota-dent cleans teeth twice as fast as regular brushing. 

Previous studies have found the incidence of heart disease is about twice as high for people with periodontal (gum) disease, but until recently no plausible cause had been suggested. Now studies indicate that the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque may cause blood clots. When blood clots escape into the bloodstream, they are related to an increased risk of heart attack and other heart illnesses.  More than one half of the adult population suffers from some form of periodontal disease.  This disease causes chronic inflammation of the gums and can cause seeding of bacteria from the gums to the bloodstream.  A recent study describes the association between heart disease and gum disease to be at least as strong as the linkage of heart disease to cholesterol, body weight, or smoking.

Bacteria in plaque have also been linked to:

• Inflammation of the lining of the blood vessels that is known to lead to constriction in the arteries;
• Infective endocarditis, a potentially fatal disease in which the sac around the heart becomes inflamed;
• Lung infections in people with chronic lung diseases;
• A weakened immune system that can slow wound healing and diminish a person's response to hepatitis B and flu vaccines;
• A higher risk of delivering premature, low birth weight infants;
• Tooth loss.