Thanks to years of research, dentists now understand that oral health has the unique ability to inform us about the status of an individual’s overall health. Chances are that if something wrong is occurring in the mouth, it’s more than likely indicative that something wrong is happening in the body overall. This is just another reason why routine visits to the dentist are so important.

To learn how tooth decay can dramatically affect your overall health, keep reading!

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People may think that they can get away with skipping dental visits, but their oral health is only going to catch up with them eventually. It won’t only be cosmetic issues that appear either; you can easily develop gum disease, decay, and even severe conditions like tooth loss and oral cancer. For these reasons, it’s always worth it to visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and exams.

Take a moment to learn more about these conditions in more detail!

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Sometimes it can be difficult to find a dentist that understands that you have unique needs. This is especially true if you have a condition that puts you at higher risk of developing dental disease, including Type I and Type II diabetes. Whether you’ve been going to the dentist regularly or it’s been a few years, your dentist wants you to know that they take diabetes and dental care very seriously.

To learn how your dentist takes the extra initiative to help patients with diabetes, keep reading!

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