Long-term Dental Health is something everyone strives for – but not everyone attains. Why do some patients seem to waltz through a check-up exam and cleaning; while others may have to come back for treatment all the time? Well good dental health doesn’t just happen on its own – it’s a combination of great homecare, healthy diet and regular visits to your SE Calgary Dentist for maintenance appointments like cleanings, exams and x-rays. Some patients may be great at keeping appointments, but fail to pick up a toothbrush in between cleanings – a habit not to be encouraged if you’re trying to avoid extensive dentistry and other physical diseases.
SE Calgary Dentists recommend developing certain habits that will enhance your oral health and help keep unexpected trips to the dentist to a minimum. Prevention is the foundation of good oral health and begins with regular and effective brushing and flossing. As much as we all want to skip this daily habit and plunge into bed after a long day: taking just two minutes to brush your teeth before hitting the pillow can bring about health benefits that go beyond fresh breath and a flashy smile.
Your heart suffers when you neglect your dental health. Not wanting to paint a melancholy picture – but your heart’s health suffers when your pearly whites are neglected. As discussed in our previous blogs – Periodontal Disease is an inflammatory disease of tissue surrounding teeth and is associated with systemic inflammation – affecting all organs and tissues of the body. The very nature of Periodontal Disease can raise an individual’s concentrations of C Reactive Protein – a bio marker for systemic inflammation – and a serum known to affect heart health. By preventing Periodontal Disease from occurring – and the less destructive Gingivitis – means that other bodily tissues have a better chance of remaining healthy.
So how do you prevent Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis? Keep up with daily brushing and flossing and develop a strong relationship with your SE Calgary Dentist so that any signs of oral inflammation can be treated quickly. Maintaining regular dental cleanings and exams is probably the best thing you can do for your teeth – and your heart – so try to make a trip to your hygienist a priority.
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