Healthy Smile... Healthy Body!
If we are going to talk about being healthy it is important to talk about dental hygiene. I always remember an old saying my dad used to tell me.. your teeth are fine.. but your gums gotta go. I always remembered that.. dad was a smart guy.. in the army he was a dental assistant and so throughout his life he took very good care of his mouth and passed away last year at age 87 with a full mouth of his own teeth.
I am surprised so many people don't realize that not taking care of your gums is extremely dangerous and detrimental to your overall health. Poor oral healthcare can lead to respiratory issues and diabetes. There was an article that ran in the paper just a while back, a woman had a baby that was deceased and they traced it back to her gum disease that had gone untreated.
Having said that, if you have ever known someone that had gum disease you would also know that the things they need to do to help you are extremely unpleasant if left untreated. If you think going to the dentist is bad enough, you should know know that gum disease treatment is much worse. It will make going for your regular cleanings or even a filling look like a breeze..
So take care of your gums, go to the dentist, brush, floss, use those funny tools the dentist gives you to use at home and have a happy healthy smile.
Here's some links to keep in mind:
Canadian Dental Association - Your oral health
Health Canada - the effects of oral health
It's Your Health - Gum Disease
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