Thursday, May 24, 2018

With Affordable Dentistry Andover Residents Can Smile Confidently

By Amanda Nelson


Very few things mar a first impression like a smile showing rotten or missing teeth does. On the other hand, people tend to immediately form a good impression of someone that smiles confidently, showing off healthy white teeth. Public figures and celebrities spend a lot of time at their dentists because they know just how important it is to display snowy white smiles. However, with affordable dentistry Andover residents can also boast confident smiles.

Dentists are not only good for ensuring a beautiful smile. They play a vital role in ensuring that their patients enjoy excellent oral health. They also treat gum diseases, conditions affecting the tongue and, of course, the teeth. Because the mouth is almost always wet and because it has to process everything one eats and drinks, it can be a fertile breeding ground for potentially harmful bacteria.

Dentists continually have to treat patients that should have made an appointment days or even weeks ago. People tend to ignore dental problems until they start to experience extreme pain. The facts are that any pain or discomfort is a sure sign of a problem. The sooner it is treated the quicker and cheaper it will be. Pain killers will not remove the root of the problem.

Regular visits to the dentist is not just important for the purposes of oral health. Many diseases affecting other parts of the body can manifest themselves at an early stage in the oral cavity. Some forms of heart disease, certain types of cancer and high blood pressure, for example, can often be diagnosed before the symptoms appear elsewhere in the body. Early detection means that treatment can be obtained before it develops.

It is also a fact that dental diseases can lead to other diseases elsewhere in the body. Infection, for example, can easily and quickly spread to the rest of the body, causing serious problems and necessitation urgent treatment. Poor dental health even lead to psychological problems. People with rotten teeth often withdraw from social contact and they hardly ever smile because they are ashamed of the image that they project.

The old impression that a visit to the dentist will inevitably involve pain and discomfort is simply no longer true. Dental techniques, instruments and drugs have come a long way. Modern treatment methods involve almost no pain and, best of all, most of the results will never need attention again. Old problems such as poorly fitting dentures and ill coloured caps and dental plates are also a thing of the past.

The vast majority of ordinary dental problems can be avoided. It is vital to brush the teeth regularly, preferably after every meal. It is also important to use a good quality brush and to include the tongue and the gums in the brushing process. Cutting out carbonated drinks and foods high in sugar content can also help prevent cavities from developing.

There is no need to be ashamed to smile. Modern dentists can work wonders and most dental problems can be avoided by taking care of the oral cavity. It is also important to realise that dental problems can cause problems elsewhere in the body.




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