True dental health is about more than just your mouth
Treating the cause
as well as the symptom
Traditional dentistry is entirely focused on treating just the surface or symptom while never addressing the root of the problem. Wellness dentistry goes deeper to investigate the reasons why you’re experiencing discomfort in the first place.
Placing equal value on prevention!
Let’s explore some examples of the connection between mouth & body health…
Our team will create a custom Wellness Plan for you that addresses the health of your whole body.
💔 Gum disease is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease. Poor dental health increases the risk of a bacterial infection in the blood stream, which can affect the heart valves. In addition, tooth loss patterns are connected to coronary artery disease. According to a 2016 study by the Journal of Dental Research, having an undetected tooth infection increases your risk of heart disease by 2.7 times.
😴 The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. The condition causes repeated breathing interruptions throughout the night; the pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes and may occur 30 or more times per hour. The first sign of sleep apnea is often tooth grinding and a spike in cavities can also be a sign of grinding because the force damages teeth, making them susceptible to cavity-causing bacteria.
🥗 Your mouth should be thought of as your gut’s gateway and protector. The consequences of compromised gut health can be linked to a broad spectrum of chronic diseases, which can impact the whole body. Overexposure of toxins to the immune system via the intestines may be a key mechanism in triggering inflammation. Oral conditions like dental decay aren’t simply the presence of harmful bacteria but an imbalance in the gut’s biome. Dental issues are often the “canary in the coal mine” for a host of other problems that Wellness Dentistry can address.