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It is widely known that bacteria build-up in the mouth can lead to tooth loss, halitosis and even more severe complications like Periodontal disease, but scientists have recently discovered a protein in bacteria that enable it to enter the bloodstream and infect the heart tissues leading to potentially fatal endocarditis. Microbiologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have identified the protein, CNM, in Streptococcus mutans and are working to develop a screening protocol to find the microbe before it has the opportunity to cause harm. “Easily performed tests like a mouth swab or spit test can detect the bacteria, “ says Dr. Alex Farnoosh, “and identify which patients are vulnerable to the condition. This would allow myself and other dental professionals to take greater care of our patients and prevent potentially lethal heart problems.” Usually, S.mutans limits its activity to the mouth but in some cases it can also contain the protein CNM that gives the bacteria the ability to invade heart tissues by entering the bloodstream during a dental procedure or even vigorous flossing that causes the gums to bleed. Once in the bloodstream, a normal immune system usually destroys the bacteria but in rare cases in can travel to the heart and root itself in the heart valves leading to an inflammation of the heart valves also known as endocarditis.

According to the latest statistics, 90% of adults over the age of 65 take at least one type of prescription medication daily in addition to the nearly half of all Americans in every other age group already on prescription medications. While most may cause relatively mild side effects, many individuals describe dry mouth or “cotton mouth” as a common problem. Though it may not seem like an overly worrisome issue, dry mouth is not only uncomfortable but it can impede a person’s ability to taste, swallow, digest and even talk correctly in severe circumstances. Beverly Hills Periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh comments, “On average, the normal adult will produce around one and a half liters of saliva daily, it is important to keep our bodies well regulated to ensure a healthy lifestyle and to avoid future problems. I would advise my patients to be vigilant of any side effects that may occur with special attention to dry mouth problems because Xerostomia can lead to other oral complications such as rampant cavities.”

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Smiling is something we do every day, but seldom think about. It is an important and powerful part of communication – a universal sign of happiness. But for many people with a “gummy smile” – a high lip line in which an excessive amount of gum tissue above the teeth is shown – smiling can be a source of anxiety or even shame. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist and periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh developed an innovative solution to correct a high lip line and restore confidence to his patients.