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Improving Dental Health Caring for your teeth is not just about having a pretty smile. It is said that your mouth is a gateway to your overall health. Here’s how you can make sure it is healthier for longer.
How well you care for your teeth and gums has a powerful effect on your overall health. Neglecting your oral health leads to more than just sore teeth and bad breath — it can open the door to all sorts of health problems, including oral cancer. Also, researchers have found possible connections between gum problems and heart disease, bacterial pneumonia, stroke, and even problem pregnancies. So there’s more to dental care than brushing and flossing. You also need to visit your dentist regularly to keep your teeth strong and healthy. Most of us live with oral problems in order to avoid having to go through the stress of a dental procedure at the clinic. However, knowing more about your dental procedure can help you to understand its importance and alleviate your anxiety. Most modern treatments are now non-invasive and painfree. Bahrain This Month rounds up the leading dentists in the Kingdom. Al Kindi Specialised Hospital A major department that Al Kindi Specialised Hospital boasts is its oral and dental care division. Using top-ofthe-line equipment, the hospital performs a range of dental services, from regular checkups and cleaning to root canals and cosmetic procedures. Located in New Zinj, Al Kindi Specialised Hospital houses trained and experienced practitioners in a number of
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medical fields, including obstetrics and gynaecology, IVF, orthopaedics and trauma surgery. The hospital has stateof-the-art technology, delivering the latest treatments in a comfortable environment. i Call 17 240-444. American Mission Hospital Being both results-oriented and cost-efficient, the American Mission Hospital has been providing healthcare services to the people of Bahrain since 1903. One of the best equipped centres in the Kingdom, the dental wing of AMH is the go-to destination for most residents. Their dental clinic offers multi-specialty practice with a full spectrum of dental services and treatment procedures in the fields of cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics and periodontics. i Call 17 253-447. Bahrain Medical Center Bahrain Medical Center, located in central Muharraq, is a relatively new hospital in the Kingdom. Committed to providing excellent medical treatment and diagnoses to patients, the centre opened its dental clinic last month. The services and facilities are designed to meet patients’ expectations and are based on modern approaches in dental treatment. The expert staff are skilled in both cosmetic and regular practices. So whether it is for that picture-perfect smile or to treat sleep apnoea, the team at Bahrain Medical Center can treat you in its state-of-the-art clinic. i Call 17 000-210. September 2014 119