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Dr. Keith Cooper of Contemporary Dental Arts in San Jose, CA is here blogging today to share his professional dental background and experience with patients, as well as why dental implantation is the leading tooth loss solution in the industry.
Dr. Keith Cooper was born in Colorado Springs and received his undergraduate degree at the University of Denver and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. He did his Prosthdontist Residency at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX and trained for Implant Surgery at Temple Dental/ Misch International Implant Institute. Finally in 1992 he opened his own private practice called Contemporary Dental Arts in San Jose, CA. Dr. Cooper in one of the most well- known and established dentists in the San Jose area and prides himself on providing successful and beautiful dental implants for his patients every day. He is also a Diplomate of the International Congress of Implantologists and has been a prosthdontist consultant for the Seattle Study Club since 1993. Dr. Keith Cooper has over 20 years of practice in the dental field, as well as the most advanced dental experience background and education in the field. Dr. Cooper is a huge Sharks fan and loves to spend time with his amazing family.
Dr. Keith Cooper knows more than anyone how dangerous a missing tooth or teeth can be for patients’ overall, long- term health. Many patients take teeth for granted and here at Contemporary Dental Arts, we understand how easy it is to do; however, we also know the illnesses and disease that can form from dental and oral neglect.
When patients have lost a tooth or teeth, they tend to avoid using that portion of their mouth to bite and chew their food due to discomfort or pain. Over time the tissue in this area will weaken and disapear from the lack of exercise and use of the particular tissue. Weak gum tissue will most likely lead to gum disease, known as periodontitis, if continually neglected. When the gums become infected they start to bleed and recede from the teeth, creating dangerous pockets of decay and bacteria directly exposing the patient’s tooth roots. Infection in the mouth can result in inflammation of the blood vessels which can travel to the heart and the brain; gum disease has been directly linked to heart disease and brain damage.
When the vessels in the heart become constricted and need to work harder to pump blood oxygen to and from the body, the patient can easily develop high blood pressure. Patients that experience high blood pressure have a much higher chance of suffering from heart disease or heart attacks if they do not consult their doctor immediately. Even the built up plaque over time in the teeth can break off and travel to the heart causing heart attacks and deadly blockage. It is imperative for patients to regulate and maintain good oral health to maximize their life- span and their cardiac health.
Just as the heart can be dangerously affected by the inflammation of gum disease, the brain can also fall victim to this. When the infection travels to the brain tissue it can cause it to become swollen, which we refer to as an edema, and cause major damage to the patient’s brain. Severe brain damage if not addressed can lead to deadly strokes and even possibly Alzheimer’s disease. Periondontitis is the one of the most harmful diseases for our overall health that is significantly underestimated and must be addressed immediately for patients that experience bleed gums, recession or inflammation of the mouth.
Why Dental Implants?
Dental implants have the ability to prevent patients from developing gum disease and work toward a better dental and oral health over time. Through a natural and biocompatible process, dental implants are accepted by the oral system as a real and functioning part just as our original teeth are. Dental implants can provide a comfortable bite and chew for patients that have suffered a missing tooth or teeth for years and can even work to increase density in the bones of the teeth and jaw. This solution provides healthy teeth and smiles but also confidence for patients that lost their love for smiling years ago.
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Do not hesitate to address your dental issues any longer, let us provide successful and flawless dental implants to help you rejuvenate your oral and dental health today. Dr. Keith Cooper can give you the healthy and complete smile that you have always deserved in just months. Call us at (408) 740- 5317 Contemporary Dental Arts to schedule a consultation.