HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPEC IA L SECTIO N
Paulette P. Paulin, D.M.D.
General/Family, Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry
Thank you to my dental colleagues for selecting me as one of the Top
Prosthodontists in the Pittsburgh Area as ranked by Top Dentists.
It is a great honor and compliment. I will continue to do my best to
earn the respect and support you have placed in me.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing patients, and our exceptional
dental team for being an integral part of the privilege of helping others.
Past President, American College of Prosthodontists, PA
Former Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics
D ental a rts of P ittsburgh , P.C.
Monroeville • 400 Penn Center Blvd • Building 4, Suite 414
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 • 412-823-4948
Summerfield Commons Office Park • 2585 Washington Road, Suite 121
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 • 412-854-9055
Exceptional results...Individualized care
gingivitis can advance to periodontitis.
A more serious and painful disease,
periodontitis causes gums to pull away
from teeth, allowing bacteria to build in the
pockets between. Due to the infection and
inflammation, your body’s natural reaction
is to fight the bacteria, which can lead to
breakdown of the bones and tissue around
your teeth. Studies also suggest that poor oral
health is related to systemic diseases including
diabetes, oral cancer, stroke, and heart
disease. Routine visits to your dentist can
identify oral problems before they become
painful and more serious. So how can you
protect your pearly whites against long-term
health concerns?
• Schedule routine checkups with your
dental professional.
• Brush your teeth twice a day.
• Floss daily (you may not see immediate
benefits, but you’ll be saving your gum
health in the long run).
• Eat a balanced diet to get the proper
nutrients your teeth and gums need to
stay strong.
• Drink lots of water!
• Quit smoking; it is one of the most
significant risk factors in developing gum
disease.
• Replace your toothbrush every three
months.
NO BONES ABOUT IT
Is your job a pain in the neck? If you work
in a sedentary environment, your response
is probably yes. Musculoskeletal pain is
caused by excessive sitting throughout the
day, leading to slouching, hunching over,
and muscles in your body going without use
for hours. Studies are finding that although
a regular workout routine helps, it won’t
combat the constant weight on your rump.
Although some offices are moving toward
healthier options, such as convertible, stand
up/sit down desks, or treadmill desks (if you
have the skill to think and walk at the same
time), most of us have to face our chairs every
day. What a pain!
There are ways to prevent the negative
effects, such as stiffness and poor circulation,
of constant sitting.
• Get up and move! If you find yourself
sitting for extended periods of time, you
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