Your dentist’s role beyond the sparking smile

Beyond helping you achieve a sparkling smile; your dentist is a vital resource to support your overall wellness. You may think you’re going in for just a cleaning, but your dentist is also examining your bite, tongue, gums, cheeks, jaw joints, and lymph nodes!

Stress and teeth grinding

Stress not only affects your mental health but can also cause unconscious grinding of teeth. Continuous grinding can cause your enamel to wear down faster than normal and can cause tooth loss from a cracked or broken tooth that cannot be treated. Your dentist can suggest ways to protect your teeth with a device like a mouthguard and connect you with resources.

DID YOU KNOW? ↓ Enamel is the protective outer covering of your tooth that shields it from cavities and damage.

Heart disease and diabetes

During regular cleanings, your dentist screens for signs of chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. Preventing or treating dental risks like gum disease can decrease the risk of heart disease. Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation and increasing heart disease risk. Early tooth loss from gum disease is a sign of uncontrolled diabetes. Together with your medical team, dentists can extend the life of your teeth.

DID YOU KNOW? ↓ Enamel is the protective outer covering of your tooth that shields it from cavities and damage.

Win an electric toothbrush

Every patient who completes a dental visit at Saban is entered into a raffle for a new electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes can be more effective at removing plaque than manual toothbrushes.

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