If all of those promises that you made to yourself before midnight on December 31 are starting to become a reality, make sure that your new makeover includes a trip to Goldenberg Family Dentistry in Ventura, especially if you can’t remember the last time you saw a dentist.
A lot can happen in a year, or even six months, when it comes to your teeth and gums. If you suffered from additional stress or had an illness that required a prescription medication, your teeth and gums may have suffered. Only Goldenberg Family Dentistry can determine if your stress or illness affected your oral health.
Regular checkups are not just important for your teeth and gums. According to the American Dental Association, there is new research that indicates a connection between poor oral hygiene and disease. Scientists are discovering links between periodontal disease and the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Links between advanced gum disease and congestive heart failure, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s disease are being found as well. These new discoveries are even more reason to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive dental exam with Goldenberg Family Dentistry.
Goldenberg Family Dentistry believes in preventive dentistry. Twenty-five years ago, dentists were more concerned about taking care of problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Today, Goldenberg Family Dentistry is adamant about preventive dentistry as it can help you keep your teeth for the rest of your life. Some of the preventive measures taken are exams and cleanings every 3-6 months depending on the patient’s periodontal health and the use of over the counter or prescription toothpastes, mouthrinses and other oral hygiene aids such a Water-pik or Sonicare toothbrush.
Unfortunately, more and more people are losing their teeth. Although accidents and disease can partially be to blame, the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults is poor oral hygiene. Gum disease is on the rise with people over the age of 35 in the United States suffering from gum recession and eventual tooth loss because they do not brush and floss. Goldenberg Family Dentistry explains that brushing twice and flossing once each day along with a healthy diet and regular checkups can help you keep your teeth.
Start the New Year off the right way and schedule a comprehensive dental exam with Goldenberg Family Dentistry today.
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