{"id":165,"date":"2019-08-12T00:24:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T00:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-09-12T00:29:18","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T00:29:18","slug":"skilled-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/skilled-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons Why You Shouldn\u2019t Overlook Your Oral Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery alignleft columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young_man_smiling_in_dentist_chair__1568248133_51224.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"166\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=166\" class=\"wp-image-166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young_man_smiling_in_dentist_chair__1568248133_51224.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young_man_smiling_in_dentist_chair__1568248133_51224-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young_man_smiling_in_dentist_chair__1568248133_51224-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard a million times how important it is to\nmonitor and take care of your overall health. While there is no denying how\nsignificant this is in maintaining your wellness, unfortunately, oral health can\nsometimes be forgotten about. The irony, though, is that it\u2019s quite significant\nto your total well-being. As you read ahead, learn 6 reasons why you should\ndefinitely pay your dentist a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">visit<\/a>\non a regular basis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 \u2013 Oral Cancer Detection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, around 50,000 people are predicted to be\ndiagnosed with oral cancer. Statistics further show that of that group, nearly\n10,000 will succumb to the disease. One of the best defenses against oral\ncancer, though, is to visit your dentist semi-annually for cleanings and\ncheckups, at which time an oral cancer screening will be conducted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important to have done because with early detection,\nthe five-year survival rate of the disease is as high as 70%. So don\u2019t hesitate\nto schedule your first visit today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 \u2013 The Removal of Plaque and Tartar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth is constantly bombarded with bacteria. If allowed\nto fester, they can develop into plaque, a clear, sticky substance that coats\nthe teeth and eventually gathers along the gum line. Over time, it can calcify\nand form an even more stubborn substance called tartar. If allowed to travel\nbeneath the gums, a chain-reaction of events can occur with negative\nimplications for your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit your dentist every six months for a cleaning\nand checkup, any harmful growth can be removed so you can have a fresh new\nstart for your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 \u2013 Gum Disease Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alarmingly, statistics show that over half the adult population\nin America has some form of gum disease. The inflammation and infection of gum\ntissue, the disease is brought about by acute oral bacteria growth. As plaque\nand tartar settle beneath the gum line, germ pockets can begin to form, which\ncan lead to progressively worse symptoms, such as permanent damage to the\nligaments, tissue and bone beneath the gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The earlier the condition is detected, it\u2019s typically less\ncomplex to treat. Thus, a preventive care visit could save you a big headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 \u2013 Avoiding Bad Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An old axiom states that, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth more\nthan ten pounds of cure.\u201d This summarizes why it\u2019s so important to nip bad\nhabits in the bud before they can cause major problems. To maintain excellent\noral health, such activities as smoking or chewing tobacco, biting into ice or\nfingernails, and using your teeth to open packages, should be avoided. When you\nvisit your dentist, the professional can make suggestions for ways to overcome\nany bad habits so you can enjoy the best oral and overall health possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 \u2013 Identifying Hidden Problems with X-Rays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, you can expect X-Ray images to be captured at\nyour first dental visit. These are of great significance because they identify\nbudding problems that may not be detectable by the human eye. The images also\nallow your dentist to form a baseline for your oral health that can be referred\nto in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 \u2013 Head, Neck and Lymph Node Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the many advantages of receiving a thorough checkup\nis that your dentist won\u2019t just examine the inside of your mouth. He or she\nwill also assess your neck, jaw and lymph nodes for any abnormalities, swelling\nor lumps. As alluded to earlier, this leaves the door open to more treatment possibilities\nif any budding problems are discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how important of an asset your dentist is,\ndon\u2019t hesitate to receive the expert care you need. Reach out today to schedule\nyour first visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nicholas Brong is a graduate of the University of California in San Francisco. An avid learner, he has received additional advanced training from the University Associates in Dentistry, the Dental Implant Institute of Chicago and laser dentistry training from USFC. Dr. Brong helps patients enjoy the best in oral health at Zumbro Family Dental, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably heard a million times how important it is to monitor and take care of your overall health. While there is no denying how significant this is in maintaining your wellness, unfortunately, oral health can sometimes be forgotten about. The irony, though, is that it\u2019s quite significant to your total well-being. 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