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As another year begins and our endearingly human trait of setting goals for improvement is in full force, remember to include the entryway to your body. Understanding that your mouth is intricately related to your entire body would seemingly come as no surprise, but sometimes we tend to forget this fact. Helping you get healthy and stay healthy has always been our goal at Advanced Dental Health. We have a team of health professionals who are passionate about your oral health care and want to support you in achieving overall health, beginning with your mouth.  

Science links a healthy mouth to a healthy body

Science has come a long way in providing research proving that oral health is related to cardiovascular health, diabetes and healthy pregnancies. There are studies that indicate there may also be a link between oral health and pneumonia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. Chronic inflammation in the gums (called periodontal disease) which can occur when bacteria is not routinely cleaned from the mouth with proper brushing, flossing and using a water pick appears to be the link between this oral disease and other systemic diseases. At Advanced Dental Health, we have two Registered Dental Hygienists on staff ready to help you combat this extremely common condition.  

Cavities are an oral disease that can have serious health consequences is left untreated

Tooth decay, or cavities, also play a role in our oral health. Decay is when bacteria eats away at the teeth and create holes. This destruction can progress slowly or very rapidly and permanently destroys the affected areas of the teeth. Dr. Holton has decades of experience and advanced education to give you the best possible options available to restore teeth that have been compromised by decay.  Leaving decay untreated can lead to pain, severe infection and tooth loss. Both decay and periodontal disease can lead to bad breath and a smile you may want to hide from the world.  

Let us help you on your journey toward improved health in 2014!

So this year, as you make your resolutions, don’t forget to include your mouth. Schedule an appointment to complete any dental work that you have been postponing now while you likely have renewed dental benefits and before any further damage to your teeth occurs.  Make daily brushing, flossing, use of a water pick and regular visits to your dentist a part of your routine. Doing twice daily oral hygiene can take less than 10 minutes of your day and add years to your life! Contact us now to make your dental appointment and let our caring staff help you fulfill this new year’s resolution.