Berkshire Oral & Dental Health Care
From the moment you walk into Dr. John George's Pittsfield, Massachusetts dental office you'll know that you are in a special place. Dr. George and his father before him have served the oral health needs of Pittsfield and Berkshire County continuously since 1947. Like other dental practices Dr. George can help you achieve that bright, healthy smile you've longed for, but he is also aware of how modern dentistry can contribute to your general health and well-being.
Dr. George invites you to find out more about these areas of special interest:
Powerprox Six Month Braces™
KöR Deep Bleaching™
The Deep Bleaching™ Technique is absolutely the most effective whitening system ever developed. The best part of all the teeth whitens with no sensitivity.
Your Gums & Your General Health
Bacteria from the mouth build up between the teeth and gums. When these bacteria multiply an irriation in the gums can let these bacteria enter the blood stream. When they are in the blood stream, they can travel throughout the body. Inflammation occurs, but sometimes the body's defense mechanisms fall short.
StrokeA study of fatty deposits in the carotid arteries of stroke sufferers shows that 70% contain bacteria, and 40% of that bacteria comes from the mouth. |
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Diabetes (pancreas)Diabetics with gum disease are also more likely to have heart disease than those without gum disease. Recent studies also show a relationship of gum disease to pancreatic cancer. |
Heart DiseaseBacteria in combination with the blood-clotting cells called platelets form a clump that travels through the blood stream. These groups of bacteria and platelets irritate vessel walls and may promote the formation of blood clots that can damage the heart. Inflammation also produces a protein that can irritate the interior of blood vessels creating sites where fatty deposits can form. |
Spontaneous pre-term birthsWomen with gum disease are 7 to 9 times more likely to give birth prematurely to low birth-weight babies. Researchers believe that the low-grade infection causes damaged cells to release inflammation-causing substances that have been linked with pre-term birth. |
The information above is based on article that was published in USA Today.
Headache Relief
Headaches, migraines, facial pain... sound familiar? Your pain may be related to the relationship of your teeth. Dr. George offers oral appliance therapy to restore an imbalanced bite and provide relief from chronic headaches. Oral appliance therapy has brought relief to many of Dr. George's patients and may also be right for you.
Denture Stabilization
Do you suffer from loose fitting dentures? Are you tired of using those sticky, messy denture adhesive pastes that don’t work? If so, there is a simple solution you may not know about.
Become Cavity Free
Why do I always have a cavity?
This is a question that dentists hear daily. There are many contributing factors (poor oral hygiene, high sugar diet, dry mouth…) that we all know about that lead to cavities, but the true answer to the question is actually something that may surprise you. A cavity is the result of a bacteria infection in your mouth called dental caries.
Dr. George is fond of saying "Our favorite patients are well-informed patients." He and the entire staff are happy to answer all your questions about your dental health and make sure that you understand the reasons for treatment suggestions.