a simple dental examination may save your life

According to an article published in Dentistry Today, there is strong scientific evidence proving gum disease has a bi-directional relationship with diabetes By simply looking in the mouth of a diabetic patient, dentists can identify how well managed a patient’s diabetes is

Immunocompromised diseases such as Lupus, HIV & AIDS and Crohn's disease can all present with oral manifestations such as mouth ulcers, cold sores and fungal infections There are very few systemic diseases that are not linked to or affected by an unhealthy mouth

This is why attending your dental appointments twice a year is so important It is our duty as dentists to make sure that we take a holistic approach to caring for our patients and their bodies, and it all starts with the mouth

If your mouth is healthy, your body will definitely be healthier