{"id":875,"date":"2019-02-28T16:04:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T21:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=875"},"modified":"2019-03-05T09:35:37","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T14:35:37","slug":"benefits-of-healthy-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/benefits-of-healthy-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Healthy Teeth and Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s easy to take your dental health for granted. At times,\nyour teeth may seem indestructible. But your mouth is surprisingly sensitive to\nthe way you treat it and neglecting your dental care could leave you prone to\nserious complications! There are several benefits of healthy teeth and gums,\nand many of them extend well beyond your oral well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to discover how excellent dental care can improve\nyour overall health over the course of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-Lasting Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are many benefits of healthy teeth and gums, the\nfirst and most important one is that good dental care is critical for keeping\nyour teeth! They\u2019re one of the most important parts of your body: you need to\neat to survive, and our teeth let us eat a wide variety of foods, from crunchy\ncarbs to leafy greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout your life, you\u2019ll subject\nyour teeth to all sorts of potentially damaging substances<\/a>. Acidic\nfoods and drinks are extremely common in the western diet, and sugary or\ncarbohydrate-loaded foods are too. These all feed bacteria that will wear away\nat your enamel and eventually weaken your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t take care of your teeth as a consistent habit,\nyou will eventually begin to suffer long-term effects of poor dental care. The\nmost serious of which is tooth\nloss!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While modern dentistry has developed several techniques for tooth\nrestoration<\/a>, it\u2019s always best for your health to keep your natural\nteeth. When you brush twice a day and floss, you\u2019re far more likely to keep\nyour full, happy smile well into your golden years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid the Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever had a toothache, you know they\u2019re no laughing\nmatter. Whether it\u2019s a persistent dull pain or sharp stings whenever you chew,\nthey\u2019re a nightmare until you can visit the dentist! These toothaches are most\noften caused by cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When bacteria have been given enough time to grow and harden\non your teeth, it produces an acidic waste that wears holes into your teeth.\nThe deeper the cavity, the more likely it is for your teeth to signal pain when\nyou chew or expose them to extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best benefits of healthy teeth is avoiding all\nthe frustration of persistent toothaches. Great dental habits will reduce\nbacteria in your mouth and prevent it from having a chance to significantly\ndamage your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential to Improve Your Heart Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the interesting benefits of healthy teeth and gums is\na healthy heart! While the connection isn\u2019t fully understood, research\nhas shown a correlation between higher risk of heart disease<\/a> in\nthose with chronic gum disease or periodontal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doesn\u2019t mean that brushing your teeth every day will\nprevent heart disease. However, it does mean that if you don\u2019t, you\u2019re\nstatistically more likely to experience heart disease at some point in your\nlife. With all the other benefits of healthy teeth and gums, it\u2019s good to know\nthat it\u2019s also improving your chances at a healthy heart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe Easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like heart health, links have been found between your\nrespiratory and dental wellness too! Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,\nalso known as COPD and pneumonia are caused by bacterial infections in your\nlower respiratory system. Studies have shown that when you have a higher volume\nof bacteria in your mouth, your chances of developing these respiratory\nillnesses rises as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means when you brush and floss your teeth, you\u2019re less\nlikely to develop these potentially critical conditions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Teeth Equal Happy Smiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your physical health is important, but so is your mental\nhealth. When you have gum disease or stained teeth, you\u2019re more likely to\nbecome self-conscious about your smile. Most people claim that someone\u2019s smile\nis the first thing they notice about another person; your concern about your\nsmile could have a big impact on your social life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking good care of your teeth means you can smile wide\nwithout a care. That means you can focus on having fun and enjoying yourself \u2013\nas long as you don\u2019t skip brushing your teeth when you get back home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Inflammation is Good for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation is an effect of your body\u2019s immune system. It\u2019s\nused to help fight off bacteria or infections. However, inflammation can be\nharmful for your body too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic inflammation in any part of your body takes a toll\non your overall health. It\u2019s linked to increased chances in cancer, heart\ndisease and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease\nand periodontal disease means your gums are dealing with chronic inflammation<\/a>\ndue to trying to fight bacteria and plaque. By taking care of your gums, you\u2019re\nonce again improving your total health! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We Can Help You Maintain Healthy Teeth & Gums!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pointe Dental Group can provide you with a complete\nexamination, answer your questions, and discuss your treatment options. Schedule\nan appointment<\/a> with us today! New patients can receive FREE\ncomprehensive exam and consultation<\/a>, plus a full panoramic x-ray\nwith a paid cleaning procedure (a $200 value)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grosse Pointe Farms: (313) 881-2480<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelby Township: (586) 803-8300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss a thing! Connect with us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s easy to take your dental health for granted. At times,
\nyour teeth may seem indestructible. But your mouth is surprisingly sensitive to
\nthe way you treat it and neglecting your dental care could leave you prone to
\nserious complications! There are several benefits of healthy teeth and gums,
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