Check Out Our New Website

We are all aware of how fast technology changes, as well as how much we become depentent on it. With that, we realized that we needed to update our website to make it more convenient and easier to navigate. We are excited to share these changes with you. The new site is very simple to navigate, and whether you are a computer novice or computer savvy, we have tried to make it easy for everyone to use. One of the first changes we made was to allow our patients of record to access their accounts. We felt that by allowing you this option it would make it easier to schedule appointments, make changes to existing appointments, contact us regarding treatment, insurance information, update changes in your address and allow you to make credit card payments online. In order for you to access your account you must go to the website guymangiadds.com, click on the lind, Patient Information. When the window opens you will be asked to tegister, and we will then be notified of your request. After werifying your information, to protect your privacy, we will grant access to you. (You do not need to register to access the website) Do you have a friend or a family member that is looking for a new dental office? Well now with a click of a button, you can put us in touch with them via the website. In addition, at guymangiadds.com we offer a dental education page that can answer most questions you may have forgotten to ask or thought about later. (You can still call us!) If you are interested in cosmetic dentistry, check out our Smile Gallery! Now a days it seems that we check our e-mail more often that our phone messages, so thru the new site we are also able to send e-mail appointment reminders. For those of you who have registerd online or may have been asked for your e-mail information you may have already been receiving those reminders. If you are interested in receiving these types of reminders please visit the Patient Information page on the website and register. This will automatically register your e-mail address, or when you come into the office we may ask you , ir you would like to register you address. Today's technology also comes with risks, and we are all concerned about internet security, and identity theft. With the 128-bit SSL encryption, we have made your personal information as secure as possible. We strive to offer the best in patient care. In order to provide that care we now offer a short patient survey online. If you have a moment we would love to hear from you.

Association Between Coronary and Periodontal Disease

Research is being conducted to assist health car professionals in further understanding how periodontal diseases are directly related to cardiovascular disease. A study published in the Journal of Periodontology, shed light on why those people with periodontal diseases have a higher risk of coronary artery disease. The result of the study showed that periodontitis in cardiac patients was significantly more frequent than in non cardiac patients." The study also showed that 91 percent of the cardiac patients suffered with moderate to severe periodontal disease, while this proportion was 61 percent in non cardiac patients. It appears that periodontal disease influences the occurrence and the severity of coronary diseases and increases the risk of a stroke or heart attack. One theory is periodontal pathogens could enter the blood stream, invade the blood vessel walls and ultimately cause atherosclerosis, a multi-stage process that is sent into motion when the cells that line the arteries are damaged from smoking, toxic substance abuse or high blood pressure. The second theory is based on several studies that determine periodontal infections that may correlate with increased plasma levels of inflammation, creating blood clots. There is still much research that is needed to be done to understand the link between periodontal diseases and systemic disease such as cardiovascular and difficult to control diabetes. The data does show the importance of regular periodontal maintenance visits to ensure an healthy, disease free mouth.

GETTING WHITENING RIGHT!

What causes your teeth to discolor? The top stain makers are red wine, coffee, dark colored soft drinks, tea, tobacco, and age. Certain medications can also effect color. The antibiotics tetracycline can cause permanent tooth discoloration. Genetics also play a role in determining tooth color. Some people simply have naturally brighter enamel. How will your teeth respond to bleaching? It will depend on all of the factors mentioned above as well as their hue. More and more of our patients have been whitening their smiles with tremendous results. Give us a call for information on quick and easy bleaching. Mention this article and receive a special discount. Together we will guarantee you a brighter whiter smile.

About Dr. Mangia

Dr. Guy Mangia, a graduate of USC School of Dentistry, Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Kappa Upsilon (top 10%), has been practicing dentistry in the San Fernando Valley for over 25 years. He is a member of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He is an active participant of the San Fernando Valley Implant Study Group, he is an alumni of the internationally renouned Pankey Institute , and the Center for Advanced Dental Studies. He is also very active in community activities including being an active member in the Van Nuys Rotary for over 24 years.