Did you know your dentist and your physician may be in cahoots together? In fact, the number of missing teeth you have could be a clear indicator for your doctor addressing chronic inflammatory diseases. A study conducted by the both the University of Helsinki and The National Institute for Health and Welfare found that missing 5 or more teeth increased the risk for coronary heart disease events. Moreover, patients missing more than 9 teeth indicated an increase in developing cardiovascular diseases by up to 51%, diabetes by 31%, and even unyielding death by 31%!

Your Corpus Christi dentist, Dr. Sarah Pitarra, wants you to understand how important it is to keep your natural teeth. In the instance that you lose one or several teeth, it’s critical to discuss the restorative options our office offers.

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A chipped tooth can be unattractive and distract from the rest of your smile—especially if it sits right in the front of your mouth. Thankfully, your cosmetic dentist in Corpus Christi has the services you need to make seamless improvements to your smile. For instance, if you’d like to cover flaws that have impacted your teeth or even length your smile to give yourself a more mature look, consider getting cosmetic bonding from Dr. Sarah Pitarra.

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