Having a healthy, beautiful smile requires quality dental care, but that is only one of the reasons to keep up with your routine dental visits. Your teeth and gums can affect your overall health, not just your smile. When choosing a dental care team, you want professionals that focus on the “whole” you, along with caring for your smile.
Overall Wellness with Quality Dental Care
One of the building blocks of overall wellness is your oral health. Your teeth and gums can impact many different aspects of your health. While routine oral hygiene at home and regular checkups and cleanings are important to keep decay and gum disease at bay, they also affect your overall health and well-being.
Quality dental care should be focused on more than just your teeth. Did you know that gum or periodontal disease can put you at risk for many other health issues? Keeping healthy gums can help lower your risk for the following health concerns:
- Complications during pregnancy
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Certain types of cancer
The best way to prevent gum disease and lower these risk factors is with a combination of home oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings. Bi-annual visits to a dental hygienist for cleanings can monitor the health of your gums, clean away accumulated plaque/tartar and alert your hygienist of any signs of gum disease.
The link between oral and overall health is real, but it is a new revelation in the medical field. It has only been in the last few decades that physicians and medical researchers have identified the links between many health conditions and poor oral hygiene. However, with established connections between the two, it is more important than ever to ensure you are getting the quality dental care you need for you and your family. A healthy mouth, healthy gums and teeth can be vital to maintaining a healthy you.
Basics of Excellent Oral Care
Taking care of your teeth, gums and oral health is a full-time job. It means brushing and flossing your teeth daily to keep away decay and bacteria that can cause gum disease. However, home care is not enough. You need a quality, experienced dental team to perform regular checkups to catch dental issues that can affect your oral and overall health, along with cleanings to maintain your periodontal health.
At Angleton Family Dental, we can provide you and your family with the quality dental care you need. We understand the importance of excellent oral health to protect your smile and your overall wellness. Call today to schedule your next checkup and cleaning to maintain your smile and health.
