Healthy mouth for a healthy body
Did you know that recent research links poor oral health to other serious diseases? Studies show that gum disease is associated with many different health conditions such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
What does this mean? Your routine dental check ups are more important than ever!
Since many people see their dentist more often than their primary care physician, dental professionals are often the first ones to notice the signs and symptoms of disease.
During a typical exam your dentist will look for specific indicators. For example:
- A fiery red tongue or inflammation of the corners of the mouth may signal anemia.
- Distinctive breath odor, dry mouth, and high rate of tooth decay, may suggest diabetes.
- Heart disease may result in pain radiating from the jaw, which occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen.
- Kidney failure often shows up in the form of a strange metallic taste and ulcers on the tongue and gums.
- HIV is frequently accompanied by unexplained sores, oral yeast infections, and white areas on the sides of the tongue that can’t be removed.
- Dentists can also detect eating disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia. These conditions can erode tooth enamel and cause fillings to be raised above the tooth surface.
With the low cost and minimal effort it takes to keep your mouth healthy, brushing, flossing and seeing the dentist once ever 6 months doesn’t seem so bad after all!
If getting regular semi-annual dental check ups has never been a priority of yours, and you would like to start today, please feel free to get a dental insurance quote to find the best dental plan for you. The plans start at just $20 a month and cover your dental check ups free of charge!
I didn’t know oral hygiene is so important !
Regards
I don’t remember that the dentist ever insisted on this. Maybe i should go brush my teeth.
yeah its true. according to my dentist, if you have a had hygeine then you definitely have a bad health.
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