September 2004
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Smile About Choosing Dental Care,
Three Reasons Why It Is A Wise Choice
By: Brian DesRoches, PhD
Most of us think that taking care of our teeth is
about having a great smile and avoiding the
discomfort of a toothache. Although a great smile
and avoiding the discomfort of a toothache are valid
and important reasons for maintaining a good oral
health program, there are three other equally strong
reasons to consider.
First of all, dental health is part of your
overall health. Second, choosing dental health is a
wise investment of your time and financial
resources.
And finally, your emotional well-being is
influenced by how you think and feel about yourself.
Your smile is a big part of your image of yourself.
Let's examine each of these areas more thoroughly.
Your Physical Health
How easy it is to forget that our teeth, gums,
and mouth are essential parts of our physical body.
Periodontal disease, bone and gum loss, and
infections all affect the overall picture of our
physical health. The ability to chew our food well
helps digestion and reduces stress on the
gastrointestinal system.
Like any physical system, each part of the body
plays a role in the overall health of the system;
taking care of your teeth and gums is a part of an
intentional plan for physical health. In
collaboration with your dental team, you can create
a plan for your dental health that will contribute
to your overall health plan.
A Wise Investment
There are two important resources that you use
and allocate in your everyday life: your time and
your money. When it comes to your dental care, they
are closely related.
The time you take everyday to invest in your
dental health is also an investment in your
financial health. When treatment is necessary, the
new dentistry is also an investment in your
financial future. Proper treatment today prevents
more costly complications and uncomfortable problems
tomorrow.
For those who seek to maintain their dental
health for life, it is a wise investment to get the
most value from the knowledge and skills your
dentist and the new dentistry offers you.
Emotional Well-Being
How you feel and think about yourself is an
important part of your emotional well-being and a
pleasant smile plays a big role in this. In
addition, when you take an active role in caring for
yourself, it also contributes to your overall sense
of competence in managing your life and maintaining
a positive lifestyle. The habit of dental care and
regular hygiene examinations reinforces taking
positive steps for yourself in other areas of your
life.
Smile because the new dentistry also can provide
you with innovative and effective ways to create and
maintain a pleasant smile that you feel good about.
When it comes to feeling good about yourself and
your smile, the new dentistry offers many exciting
and effective options.
Provided by The 1st Dental Care
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