WHY GO TO THE DENTIST? — BECAUSE IT JUST DOESN’T END THERE!

Why Oral Health Matters-
According to the ADA, about 100 million Americans did not see a dentist in 2007, even though regular dental examinations and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental disease. Too many people believe that they need to see a dentist only if they are in pain or think something is wrong, BUT THEY ARE MISSING THE BIGGER PICTURE! A dental visit means being examined by a doctor of oral health capable of diagnosing and treating conditions that can range from routine to extremely complex. Numerous recent SCIENTIFIC STUDIES INDICATE ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND A VARIETY OF GENERAL HEALTH CONDITIONS-including DIABETES & HEART DISEASE In response, the World Health Organization has integrated oral health into its chronic disease prevention efforts “as the risks to health are linked.”

The American Dental Association recommends that dental visits begin no later than a child’s first birthday to establish a “dental home.” Dentists can provide guidance to children and parents, deliver preventive oral health services, and diagnose and treat dental disease in its earliest stages. This ongoing dental care will help both children and adults maintain optimal oral health throughout their lifetimes.
As doctors of oral health, dentists must be able to diagnose and treat a range of conditions and know how to deal with complications—SOME OF WHICH CAN BE POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING!