Monday, June 25, 2012

What You Were Born With...(part 2)

Also on a microscopic level, our bodies have a skin junction that blocks any bacteria from getting past it into the bone around our teeth:  our gums.  In this case, the best scenario is to prevent any damage to the gums.  Just like water pipes, barnacles of bacterial deposits can build up on our teeth, causing our gums to be unhealthy.  Ultimately, the tartar can cause us to lose bone around our teeth.  Regular dental office visits to get 'cleanings' are needed.  Although 'cleanings' is what we call them, really the dentist or dental hygienist is cleaning deep down around the teeth where we don't reach when we brush or floss.  This regular maintenance is necessary to prevent problems later on.  Think about what a wonderful machine we have in the human body, and find out how you can best take care of yours.

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  1. Having a family dentist will this help you to improve your oral health, improve your child's and your own self-esteem by improving your smiles and eliminate the occurrence of cavities and gum disease by visiting your dentist on a regular basis.

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