Sciota, Pennsylvania
There are three key components of a good oral care routine: brushing at least twice per day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist in Sciota once every six months for a checkup. Follow this regimen and you significantly lower your risk of tooth decay and other, more serious risks to your oral health such as gum disease. However, the advantages go beyond just preventing cavities. Read on as we explore 6 health benefits to maintaining good oral hygiene.
6 Benefits to maintaining good oral hygiene
- Less tooth sensitivity – Do you find yourself wincing when you eat or drink something that is too hot or too cold? Heightened sensitivity can be a sign of an area of decay, the erosion of your enamel or that your dental nerve may be affected in some way.
- Fresher breath – Chronic bad breath, or halitosis, is a sign that there are too many harmful bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria could result from food particles that have been left to linger on or between your teeth.
- Lower risk of chronic diseases – What do heart disease, cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes all have in common? They are all chronic diseases that potentially could threaten your life. And your risk for all of them can be elevated if your oral hygiene is poor.
- Improved breathing – Dentistry is about much more than cleaning teeth or filling cavities. A highly-trained and experienced dentist can use cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of your teeth and mouth. Your dentist also can ensure you have the proper resting oral posture and avoid blockages that may impede or totally interrupt breathing.
- Healthier pregnancy – The time when you are expecting should be a magical period of your life. But did you know that a woman while pregnant faces a higher risk of gum disease? This is why we recommend that our patients who are expecting should schedule an additional dental cleaning, to stay on top of this elevated risk and also avoid checkups during the third trimester when it can be uncomfortable to sit in the dental chair.
- Avoid tooth loss – If you’re living with missing permanent teeth, you have a gap in your smile and diminished chewing ability. Having a lost permanent tooth also may make you more likely to lose other teeth, while also compromising the strength of your supporting bone structure.
Family dentistry in Sciota, Pennsylvania
Ring in the new year by committing to good oral hygiene and enjoy the health benefits that come with it. Led by our dentists Dr. Brian Chiusano and Dr. David Miller, Quiet Valley Dental has a commitment to supplying the highest level of care to our patients in Sciota and the surrounding area. We offer a wide array of general dentistry services, as well as cosmetic dentistry and periodontal treatment. Have you lapsed in your schedule of regular dental checkups? If so, now is a great time to get back on track. Quiet Valley Dental currently is accepting new patients. Find out more by calling (570) 992-7040 or go online to schedule your consultation.
