Dr. Kurtis Hussey, DMD

09/23/2019

09/20/2019

It’s not just about having a nice smile! Poor oral health affects your entire body, and according to this recent article, it may even put you at a greater risk for cardiovascular problems. Bacteria from the mouth were identified in the blood clots of a majority of stroke patients in this study. There is not currently enough evidence to show that these bacteria are a direct cause of cardiovascular disease, but we will see what future studies discover!

Bacteria found in the mouth has also been found in the brains of stroke patients. But the significance of the association remains up for debate.

08/19/2019

🏈Football season is here!🏈🦷Still boiling those mouthguards?🦷 You may want to protect those teeth with a custom mouthguard this season! Custom-fitted mouthguards made by your dentist for use in any sport are often more comfortable to wear, and allow for easier speech and breathing than your usual boil-and-bite mouthguard. Did you know that some research suggests that a properly made mouthguard may even reduce the risk of concussions? This article from the Academy of General Dentistry explains:

08/09/2019

HAPPY FRIDAY!! So how was everyone's week??