News From Our Missouri City, Texas Cosmetic Dental Practice

Bad oral hygiene and lack of dental care can lead to plaque buildup, therefore increasing in bacterial growth in the mouth and will result in gingivitis, periodontitis disease.

Most things that enter our body is usually swallowed through our mouth. When our oral hygiene is not taken care of, we are swallowing bacteria and that is carried into our body, which in turn will compromise and put our overall health at risk. Our body works as whole in unison. When one part is off, it can lead to a chain of negative reaction. When the mouth is compromised, it can worsen our existing health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, etc. because we allowing unneccessary entry of bacteria by swallowing them through our mouth. These oral bacteria can be spread to our love ones when we share food and kissing.

That is why regularly maintenance (like getting your teeth cleaned) and early detection of cavities not extend the longevity of the teeth and prevent tooth loss, but will also better for your overall health conditions.

The end of the year is approaching, most insurance benefits will be run out if it is not used. It is good time to get to the dental office and get your teeth cleaned and a check up to prevent any future oral health issues.