Dr. Brenda Paulen takes this to heart and could save you multiple visits to other doctors just by paying attention to symptoms in your mouth.
Here are some examples of symptoms in your mouth the can manifest into other, sometimes serious conditions in your body:
- Untreated gum inflammation and infection can affect or lead to heart disease, diabetes and infertility or miscarriage.
- The death rate for oral cancer is higher than many others we’re accustomed to hearing about. However, this is also one of the most curable when it’s caught early. Dr. Brenda regularly performs and recommends Vizilite cancer screenings for patients.
- Your dental occlusion (or bite) can affect you having headaches and lead to TMJ, which affects the temporomandibular joint that connects the mandible to the skull. It also can cause neck and/or shoulder pain.
- Worn teeth can cause your smile to look older and age your overall appearance.
Aside from these general health issues, good dental hygiene with the help of a knowledgeable dentist has many benefits. For example, keeping your natural teeth as long as possible can increase your longevity by 7 years. Dr Brenda is meticulous with dental restorations so they last and do not need to be redone over and over — this saves you the cost of frequent replacements. And of course, fresh breath and a healthy-looking smile are always attractive qualities!
For more information about specific health-centered dental care topics, take a look at our “Did You Know?” articles or call Dr. Brenda at 404-257-0091.
