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5 Reasons To Love Your Customized Nightguard
Is a nightguard missing from your bedtime routine? Dr. Hanigofsky and Dr. Powell of Hickory’s Dental Health Concepts are the ones to call about your toothaches, facial soreness, earaches and headaches as these can all be painful signs that you clench or grind your teeth. While making healthy lifestyle changes can help, you might think you have to live with the resulting discomfort. Luckily, there is a pain-free solution to this common problem with a dental night guard, and all it takes to get started is a quick visit to your dentist!
The Link Between Oral Health & Your Overall Health
Several of our Hickory area patients asked Dr. Hanigofsky, “How do bacteria in your mouth impact your health in other ways?” We all learned about the bacteria under our nails and on our skin in high school. That lesson scared us into learning to wash our hands after we use the restroom and again before we cook or eat. But, like your hands, your mouth also contains a massive amount of bacteria with up to over 700 strains! What is the big deal about bacteria in your mouth and what does it say about your overall health?
How Important Is Flossing If I Brush Well?
Think you can skip the floss by doing a better job brushing? The importance of brushing our teeth is instilled in us from the time our baby teeth begin to show. Some mothers even use a washcloth to help their babies become accustomed to the idea of brushing before a toothbrush is needed. It is clear brushing twice per day with a soft-bristled brush is certainly one of the primary methods we have to clean our teeth. But, is it enough? Is flossing really necessary as long as a thorough brushing job is part of your daily routine?
Your Dental Appointments Are Not Just For Cleaning Your Teeth
Many people make the mistake of skipping or postponing their oral check-ups because we tend to call them “cleanings,” and people believe the appointment is merely a chance to have their teeth more thoroughly scrubbed like a car detailing for the mouth. However, much like mammograms and annual visits with your primary care physician, your dentist is doing much more during these visits than making sure you floss daily. The truth is, many diseases and other health concerns show up in the mouth before they cause irreparable harm.
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Gum Disease & Its Link to Other Diseases
Click on the image above to check out this great article that highlights the connection between periodontal disease and other health concerns in the body.
ADA Supports Vaping Regulations
The American Dental Association has joined 75 organizations in an effort aimed at regulating the vaping industry.
What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer
Learn who is most at risk and what you can do to prevent oral cancer by clicking on the image above.
Cannabis Oral Health Effects
In this article on the American Dental Association’s website, the following oral health concerns were shown to be linked with the use of cannabis:
- Periodontal complications
- Xerostomia
- Leukoplakia
- Increased risk of both mouth and neck cancers