Good dental hygiene practices are more than cosmetic, they can save your life. Recent studies show that bacteria from the mouth can and does travel to vital areas such as the brain and heart, leading to life changing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease. You can read more about it here.
Here are a few ways routine dental exams can help your life.
Routine Exams
- Prevent infections
- Keep teeth clean
- Prevent cavities
- Prevent pain
- Prevent heart disease
- Prevent brain damage – Bacteria from periodontal disease shows up in patients with Alzheimer’s and heart disease.