Dentist - Prosper
110 N. Preston Rd., Suite #10
Prosper, TX 75078
(972) 346-2080

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Dr. Gilson
110 N. Preston Rd., Suite #10
Prosper, TX 75078
(972) 346-2080
(972) 346-3551 fax

 

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February 05, 2012
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Did you know that 90% of systemic diseases have oral manifestations?

Did you know tooth decay is the 2nd most common disease behind the common cold?

Did you know that regular dental cleanings can help prevent heart attacks?

Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in and of itself. Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and can help you keep your teeth as you get older.

Researchers are also discovering new reasons to brush and floss. A healthy mouth may help you ward off medical disorders. The flip side? An unhealthy mouth, especially if you have gum disease, may increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, poorly controlled diabetes and preterm labor.

The case for good oral hygiene keeps getting stronger. Understand the importance of oral health — and its connection to your overall health.

What does the health of your mouth have to do with your overall health? In a word, plenty. A look inside or a swab of saliva can tell your doctor volumes about what's going on inside your body.

Your mouth is an infection source!

If you don't brush and floss regularly to keep your teeth clean, plaque can build up along your gum line, creating an environment for additional bacteria to accumulate in the space between your gums and your teeth. This gum infection is known as gingivitis. Left unchecked, gingivitis can lead to a more serious gum infection called periodontitis. The most severe form of gum infection is called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, also known as trench mouth.

A compelling case for good habits!

If you didn't already have enough reasons to take good care of your mouth, teeth and gums, the relationship between your oral health and your overall health provides even more. Resolve to practice good oral hygiene every day. You're making an investment in your overall health, not just for now, but for the future, too. 

~excerpt from Colgate website.

CALL TODAY to schedule your dental exam and hygiene cleaning. We look forward to taking care of your whole family!

972-346-2080

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