Why Preventative Dentistry is So Important

Today, there’s a trend towards prevention in all aspects of the healthcare industry.  Though drugs are important and often quite necessary, prevention is better if at all possible.  Rather than have open heart surgery, one might prefer to cut down on saturated fats, for example, in order to save quality of life, lifespan, and a great deal of money.

Likewise, preventative dental care is crucial to maintaining strong, healthy teeth that last you a lifetime.  Keeping your original teeth in great working order is certainly preferable to costly surgery, drugs, dentures, or implants – though again, these things are sometimes necessary, and can be very effective.

If you don’t take care of your teeth, you should know that poor oral health is linked to diabetes, stroke, low-birth weight or premature birth, and heart and lung disease.

So how do you ensure your teeth will be around as long as you?  We’ve mentioned these three things before, but they bear repeating.

1. Floss and brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.

2. Limit your snacking – particularly on sugary items.

3. Visit your dentist regularly.

If you consistently abide by these three rules of oral care, you’ll be rewarded with a healthy white smile.