Protecting Your Complete Health
Disease prevention starts in your mouth.
Can a healthy mouth give you a healthier body?
You betcha!
Scientists and researchers have found a clear link between oral health and whole-body health. Gum disease and inflammation can lead directly to chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, dementia, and more. That’s why at Ashland Dental and Wellness Center we focus on your complete health…to keep you smiling because your whole body is healthier!
Extensive Screenings
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Preventative Care
Gum Disease: The Silent Threat
Why should you care about gum disease?
You probably have it.
Brain
Oral bacteria has links to developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Heart
If you have gum disease, you’re 2x as likely to have a heart attack.
Joints
Gum disease can lead to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Reproductive
When oral bacteria enters the bloodstream, it can cause stillborn and low birthweight babies.
Kidney/Pancreas
Gum disease increases the risk for pancreatic and kidney cancer by 63%.
Blood
93% of people with gum disease are at risk for diabetes.
The Sinus-Oral Health Connection
At Ashland Dental, we believe in a holistic approach to health—one that extends beyond just your teeth and gums.
Did you know that your sinuses and oral health are intricately linked? Just as your mouth is a gateway to your body, your sinuses play a crucial role in filtering and moisturizing the air you breathe. A healthy mouth and clear sinuses are essential for optimal respiratory and immune function, ultimately contributing to your overall vitality.
Watch this video to learn more about how your sinuses and oral health are intricately linked.
ReCODE 2.0: Dementia Treatment and Prevention
Ashland Dental is proud to offer this service. Dr. Ilenne is newly certified in ReCODE 2.0.
We can help improve your brain health by:
Ordering assessments
Testing for oral spirochets
Treating periodontal disease
Replacing amalgam fillings
Connecting you with ReCODE trained physicians, therapists, and coaches.
The effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease run wide and deep. We’ll help you and your loved ones find hope and recovery.
We are honored to partner with these ReCODE Trained Practitioners
Julie Luby
A National Board Certified and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Julie Luby has a background in food science and nutrition, including three decades as a product development leader in the food industry. While studying at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Julie was introduced to the Bredesen Protocol and learned how a functional medicine approach can be used to improve cognition and overall health. With a family member experiencing cognitive decline at the same time, she was inspired and filled with hope to learn that cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s dementia may be prevented or reversed in the early stages.
With a history of Alzheimer’s Disease on both sides of her family, Julie is passionate about doing all she can to optimize the health of her brain and body and considers it a rare privilege to help others do the same.
Dr. Silvia Panitch
Dr. Silvia Panitch incorporates both western and eastern modalities in the treatment of her patients, and believes that many diseases are lifestyle related and can be prevented and reversed. She is Associate Medical Director and a member of the board of Ravenswood Physician Associates, an independent physician association, and is frequently sought for speaking engagements by medical organizations and local communities. Topics have included brain health, dementia, female health, menopause, osteoporosis, preventive medicine, emotional issues, heart disease, diabetes and others. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Silvia’s interests include healthy cooking, weight training, and spending time with her family (including her dog!) and friends. Dr. Panitch is also a USCIS Certified Civil Surgeon for patients requiring medical examinations for US admittance.