Dr. Keith Chertok highlights Nutrition Month and connections between diet and gum disease symptoms in Berkeley, CA.
Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2014
This March is National Nutrition Month and Dr. Keith Chertok is bringing attention to how making better dietary choices and laser gum surgery can help people in Berkeley, CA treat gum disease. Many gum disease symptoms can be addressed by eating well and prevention of gum disease can also be facilitated through proper nutrition.
For example, vitamin D is known to help reduce inflammation, making it a vital nutrient in combatting swollen gums, one of the most commonly experienced gum disease symptoms. Vitamin C’s well-known role in boosting the immune system makes getting enough of this nutrient an important means of warding off the bacteria that causes gum disease. Avoiding or reducing sugary foods that coat and stick to the tooth enamel can also help to keep gum tissue healthier.
Gum disease can lead to tooth loss and can also increase a person’s risk for other medical conditions such as diabetes, stroke, pancreatic cancer and heart disease. That makes the need for improved dietary habits and effective treatment of gum disease great. Dr. Chertok is one of the first periodontists in the Berkeley, CA area to offer laser gum surgery as a less invasive and highly effective means of combatting this disease.
As with many other diseases, taking action when the initial gum disease symptoms are noticed improves results from laser gum surgery and other gum disease treatments in Berkeley, CA. When supported by good nutrition before, during and after treatment, the surgery can offer excellent help to people with gum disease. Dr. Chertok encourages all area residents to learn more about the role that diet plays in oral health by visiting his website or office today.
About The Doctor
Keith Chertok, DDS is a periodontist offering personalized dental care for Berkeley, CA gum disease patients. Dr. Chertok graduated in the top five percent of his class from the New York University College of Dentistry and was elected to the honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He received the Quintessence Award for excellence in Periodontics and went on to complete a Hospital Residency program at the New York VA hospital. Dr. Chertok arrived in California to study Periodontics and Implantology at UCSF. He taught at the Dugoni School of Dentistry and UCSF dental school and continues to teach education courses to dentists and dental hygienists. Dr. Chertok is the attending periodontist in charge of periodontal education for the dental residents at the Veterans Hospital Healthcare System of Northern California at Mare Island. He is part of one percent of dental professionals providing the LANAP® FDA cleared laser procedure for gum disease and periodontal treatment. To learn more about Keith Chertok and his dental services visit his website at http://www.berkeleyperiodontist.com and call 510-423-0748.