Famous People and other People's Mouths

Did You know that Audrey Hepburn was a dental assistant before becoming a model and movie star?  She was fluent in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian and Flemish.  

Jack Miller was a famous dentist that participated in the Indy Racing League until the year 2001, and the Indianapolis 500 until 1999.  He was known as the "The Racing Dentist," as he was the only driver to compete in every race in the B-series car.

Did you know that the famous photograph of a "Nurse" and "Kissing Sailor" didn't actually portray a nurse.  She was actually a dental hygienist named Greta Friedman.

Mark Spitz could have been your dentist.  He was a famous nine-time Olympic champion for swimming that was accepted to dental school  but went to the Olympics instead. He was also a former world record-holder in multiple events. 

Verde Pointe Dental Associates and Marietta Dentists, Kirk Kimmerling DDS, Suzanna Aguilera DMD and Garrick McGrath DMD welcome new patients for dental care at their dental practice.  Offering dental work from teeth cleanings to root canals, dental implants, teeth whitening, crowns, bridges, and more.  

Visit the Dentist People!

In the past ten years, adults visits to the dentist has declined.  Just like working out at the gym or taking vitamins, properly maintaining teeth is vital to the mouth and overall health.  At home hygiene and professional cleanings are crucial in keeping oral health on track.  Marietta cosmetic dentist, +Kirk Kimmerling DDS believe oral health should be at the top of the list.

Dentist visits and proper home-care help maintain oral health by reducing plaque and bacteria in the mouth.  

Let's take a look at home-care.

Most dentists these days recommend the Sonicare toothbrush for better home-care because of it's significant cleaning advancements.  Brushing twice daily with the Sonicare reduces not only reduces cavities but helps maintain healthy gums.  It has advanced brushing technology and a timer that ensures proper amount of brushing time. 

Flossing is a must. Once daily helps remove unwanted food and bacteria between teeth that a toothbrush cant always reach.  Flossing removes bacteria from between teeth to promote better gum health.  

Let's look at visits to the dentist.

Professional dental cleanings are recommended every six months.  A dentist or hygienist can remove plaque and tartar missed at home. It gives the dentist an opportunity to make sure there are no present conditions that need address.  They may recommend taking x-rays to further examine and diagnose.  The dentist or hygienist may also tips on how to improve daily home care.  It's an opportunity to inform your dentist of any problems occurring. Fluoride may be offered and applied to help shield and strengthen teeth.  If there are any problem areas found, its important to get them treated as soon as possible.  

Time and money can be an issue when it comes to taking the first step and getting on a proper oral hygiene regimen. Avoid dental work such as dental fillings, root canals, crowns, tooth extractions, dental implants, and more with proper care.  If anyway possible, do not be a part of the decline in people seeing the dentist. Your oral health is up to you.

New Partnership Between Dentist and Veterinarian

The Marietta dentist,  Kirk Kimmerling DDS and animal clinic, Marietta Vet Clinic, Julian Peckich DVM have announced a new partnership where people can have their teeth cleaned while having their pet seen at the veterinarian.  All this takes place in Marietta, GA. (West Cobb) at 3698 Largent Way NW Ste 202, Marietta, GA 30064 and the building next door, 3696 Largent Way #400 Marietta, GA  30064.

Kirk Kimmerling DDS can be reached by callling 770-423-4900.
Marietta Vet Clinic can be reached by calling 404-919-5150.

"Patients are dropping off their dog or cat and then coming to get their teeth cleaned at our dental office," says Dr. Kimmerling.  "It's been great working with the veterinarian, Dr. Peckich, and patients love it."

 

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So Your 50 and Finally Getting a Gorgeous Smile

So, you're 50 years old, and have the kids raised, through college and now there's a little time and money available to use on yourself.  The over 50 year olds are a generation known to be hard working that took great care of their children.  So now it's their turn.

The next craze in America is people over 50 finally investing in the smiles they have always wanted.  An epidemic of older people getting braces, dental veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening or just plain cosmetic dentistry is on the rise. "A nice smile is something I have always wanted, and now I've done it," says a 75 year old patient of Dr. Kimmerling.  "This is the kind of comment we are hearing over and over."

"I have referred many older patients for braces, and as a reward, I whiten their teeth for free.  I love it when a person smiles, and they light the room looking gorgeous.  It makes being able to change how people see themselves an absolute joy." says Dr. Kimmerling.

If you are older and have always wanted a gorgeous smile, it's your time to shine.  Looking good at any age makes people not only shine on the outside, but shine on the inside.  It would be the great pleasure of Kirk Kimmerling DDS, dentist in Marietta, GA to have you as a patient.

Cosmetic Dentist Kirk Kimmerling DDS and Kimmerling Holdlings Group

It's not every day that a dentist is the CEO of a company outside of the dentist office.   +Kirk Kimmerling DDS  , cosmetic dentist, family dentist and emergency dentist is the founder and co-owner of Kimmerling Holdlings Group LLC, a biotechnology company invested in changing the future.  The patented technology is working hand-in-hand with universities, researchers and companies.  "The technology can make that big of a difference in the lives of everyone," says Dr. Kimmerling.  "The technology speaks for itself.  We showed out fiteBac SkinCare Germicidal Hand Softening Gel at the Hinman Dental Meeting, and it was very well received." More about the event below.


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Gum Disease Needs a Dentist Now!

If you have ever been told or suspect you have gum disease, get to a dentist.  Gum disease not only is detrimental to your mouth, it affects your overall health.  The Marietta cosmetic dentists at Kirk Kimmerling DDS want to help set your mouth on a healthier journey.

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Heart Disease, Diabetes, Respiratory Infection, Low Birth Weight And Your Gums

Preventing gum disease should be on the forefront of every person's mind, just like exercising and eating right, says Marietta Dentist.  Brushing and flossing are one of the most important daily activities a person can do to affect their overall health.  It is well documented that a healthy mouth is linked to a healthy body.  The bacteria in your mouth causes inflammation in the bloodstream. Diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infection, low birth weight can be affected by your gums.  Therefore, prevention of periodontal (gum) disease is important.

As periodontal disease progresses, gums recede and pockets form. Unkept gums become red, swollen and begin to bleed, which is an active infection in the mouth.  The pockets fill with bacteria deep between and around teeth.  Over time, the pockets deepen and the gums separate from the tooth indicating periodontal disease.  The bleeding is an entry point for bacteria to enter the blood stream.

Brushing for two complete minutes a day with a Sonicare tooth-brush and daily flossing help remove plaque that forms on teeth.  With out proper brushing and professional cleanings, a hard substance called calculus forms, trapping bacteria along the gumline  and in between teeth.  A professional cleaning at the dentist is the only way to remove it.  Normal healthy tissue fits tightly around your teeth.  If you have periodontal disease, your gums have progressed to an unhealthy state because of plaque.  The bacteria that lives in the plaque causes the gums to recede and eventually destroys the bone holding the tooth in place.  If the plaque is not cleaned away daily, tissue becomes red, puffy and irritated, eventually forming a pocket where bacteria will thrive.  If not reversed, the loss of teeth will occur.

Gum disease can affect people of all ages.  For the most part, periodontal disease does not have warning signs or cause pain until it is well advanced.  If you have bleeding, receding, swollen or tender gums, teeth are separating or shifting, have bad breath, you may have periodontal disease.

The key is to keep your gums healthy is seeing a dentist regularly, and if you haven't been to the dentist in a while, schedule an appointment says Marietta Dentist.  If he tells you your gums have a periodontal condition, it will not go away on its own.  Your dentist may suggest a procedure called scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) where he will numb an area or your mouth, clean the plaque and tartar deep below your gumline down to the bottom of your pockets.   This treatment will usually require several visits if you have full mouth periodontal condition.  After you are cleaned, your gum tissue may reattach to your tooth.  If your periodontal disease is advanced, it is possible you will be referred to a specialist called a periodontist for more extensive treatment.

Much research is currently being done concerning a person's periodontal condition and other disease outside the oral cavity.  Bacteria from an unhealthy mouth can enter the bloodstream and wreak havoc.  The key to good oral health is prevention of a periodontal condition.   Good hygiene practices at home, teeth cleaning visits to the dentist, and a healthy diet help maintain the journey to great oral health.