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Wowee. Say that<\/em> word three times fast! So, the word “otolaryngolist” not only has numerous syllables, it denotes a medical professional pertaining to the throat.<\/p>\n

I recently became acquainted with an otolaryngolist. After enduring seven years of a swollen and chronically painful gland under the right side of my jaw, this particular physician was my fifth referral. With MRI results on a CD, I handed them over to him to review.<\/p>\n

“How have you put up with this chronic [pain] so long?” he asked. “Why?”<\/p>\n

“Well doc,” I began, stating numerous reasons that came to mind. “Affordability with SSI medical acknowledgements with its limitations; onto referrals, acceptance, and my depression, It is not unusual for me to see three physicians in one week.I get really tired of seeing doctors.”<\/p>\n

He nodded his head gently which denoted understanding.<\/p>\n

Looking at me quizzically before I continued…”As told to my by two former, different\u00a0 EENTs, I continue to hot pack the area, suck on lemon drops to increase salivation, and stick my toothbrush down my throat to release my gag muscle.”<\/p>\n

With that said – long story short – he stuck a finger down my throat, causing me to gag. Showing me the MRI display; he pointed out “calcium stones” swarming both tonsils. There had to be 20 stones between and around both tonsils. Amazing.<\/p>\n

Setting up a pick-up prescription, my use of a mouthwash called “Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse” three times daily has yet to show any promise toward the dissolution of pain.<\/p>\n

“Give it two weeks,” the doc said. “Continue with the hot packs and the toothbrush and contact me via computer. I don’t foresee the need to release the deposits surgically. However, let’s try this first.”<\/p>\n

Hmm. Yes. Let’s try this first.<\/em><\/p>\n

Okay. I will. It has not been two weeks at this writing. I’ll wait and see if this elixir works.<\/p>\n

After reading the following article, I can only wonder how such calcium deposits arrived – formed – in my salivary gland. A fastidious mouth and teeth cleaner, my personal overall hygiene has never been questioned. Hmm.<\/p>\n

Your Dentist Might Stop Your Next Heart Attack<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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“As the Webmaster for a site dedicated to helping people save money when they go to the dentist, I find myself having to consistently fight two different and distinct battles; one against the average American’s reluctance to pay the high cost of modern dental care and the other is the same American’s belief that seeing a dentist regularly just isn’t that important.<\/p>\n

“The first battle I have a decent chance of winning but the second battle I’ve had to throw my hands up in surrender; I mean if someone doesn’t care about their teeth enough to have them taken care of by a dentist, what can I possibly say to convince them otherwise?<\/p>\n

“How about this: “Did you know that your next visit to the dentist could prevent a heart attack?”<\/p>\n

“Medical researchers have known for years now that there’s a definite link between gum disease (i.e. gingivitis) and person’s risk for heart disease. Evidence is mounting, however, that information gleaned from a routine panoramic dental X-rays — wide-angle frontal images taken to establish the baseline condition of teeth and surrounding bone — may serve as an accurate early warning system of risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n

“According to researchers at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, a study of 818 teeth and jaw X-rays of Pima Indians in Arizona found that those who had a build-up of calcified plaque in the carotid arteries were twice as likely to die from heart attack or stroke. Normally, calcified plaque is present in only about 3 percent of the general population.<\/p>\n

“An earlier study of 2,700 dental patients showed calcium deposits on each side of the carotid arteries can be spotted in X-rays of the teeth and jaw bone.<\/p>\n

“It makes sense that the dental X-rays would see the carotid artery (which carries blood from the heart to the brain and back) so dentists should be aware that it is a screening tool for cardiovascular disease. If they see signs of calcification in dental X-rays, they tell the patient to see his or her doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

“BOTTOM LINE: Most dental insurance plans allow you a yearly dental exam at little or no cost, so schedule a complete check-up — including X-rays — with your dentist as soon as possible. If you don’t have dental insurance, consider enrolling in a discount dental plan that fits your budget and then go see a dentist as soon as possible.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Just sayin’…. #buckroth<\/p>\n

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