Practicing good oral hygiene is the key to maintaining good overall health, especially as we get older. In recent years, bacterial inflammation involved in gum disease has been linked to chronic health problems such as strokes, coronary artery disease, and premature low birth-weight babies. Our doctors and hygienists take great care to identify and treat gum disease early to keep you and your mouth healthy.<\/p>\n
There are a number of things you can do to help protect your smile and overall health. Visiting your dentist regularly, at least twice a year, allows us to thoroughly clean your teeth and recognize any potential problems early (i.e. cavities, gingivitis, etc.) before they become more serious.<\/p>\n
Dental exams give us insight on whether the patient is getting proper nutrition, maintaining a good oral hygiene regimen, and whether there are any growth or development problems.<\/p>\n
Here are some helpful tips to ensure you are practicing good oral hygiene at home:<\/p>\n
By following the above steps, you can help prevent such common problems like cavities, gingivitis, gum disease, oral cancer, and more serious diseases that affect your overall health like heart disease and diabetes.<\/p>\n
Innumerable studies and research have concluded on the importance of starting children early in their lives with good dental hygiene and oral care. According to research, the most common chronic childhood disease in America is tooth decay. It affects 50% of first-graders and 80% of 17-year-olds. Early treatment prevents problems affecting a child\u2019s health, well-being, self-image and overall achievement.<\/p>\n
The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research estimates that children will miss 52 million hours of school each year due to oral health problems and about 12.5 million days of restricted activity every year from dental symptoms. Because there is such a significant loss in their academic performance, the Surgeon General has made children\u2019s oral health a priority.<\/p>\n
Parents are responsible for ensuring their children practice good dental hygiene. Parents must introduce proper oral care early in a child\u2019s life \u2013 as early as infancy. The American Dental Hygiene Association states that a good oral hygiene routine for children includes:<\/p>\n
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