It’s said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Some benefits of a solid oral hygiene routine are obvious. Regular brushing and flossing, for example, can keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay. But did you know that the way you take care of your teeth has an impact on your entire body?

Often described as the “window to general health,” the mouth is the first point of contact for many disease-causing pathogens and germs. If they are not dealt with appropriately by means of brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings, they can make their way deeper into the body and cause problems that are far more difficult to treat. Conditions such as atherosclerotic vascular disease, pulmonary disease, kidney disease, and even pregnancy complications can arise from untreated periodontal disease.

The link between oral and systemic health is still not yet fully understood, but the growing evidence is hard to ignore. The good news is that a simple teeth cleaning can go a long way toward helping you prevent diseases like these.

At the office of Samuel V. Rowe, DMD, we’re here to help you keep your smile—and everything that goes with it—as healthy as possible. Call our Ft. Pierce office at (772) 461-2648 to schedule a checkup or cleaning or to request more information.

Source:

https://www.agd.org/docs/default-source/self-instruction-(gendent)/gendent_nd17_aafp_kane.pdf?sfvrsn=899c77b1_0