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1. REGULARLY?
DENTAL CHECK UPS

2. Dental health is every bit
as important to maintain
your general health.

3. In fact, medical research
has found that some
health conditions are
related to bacteria that
are found in the mouth.

4. Keeping your teeth
clean and your gums in
good condition can help
you to keep your teeth
for a lifetime.

5. Here are just some of
the reasons you should
visit your dentist on a
regular basis:

6. Periodic Teeth-Cleaning
Maintains Healthy Gums

7. Normal eating and drinking
causes the formation of a sticky
substance called plaque, that
can harden and can lead to
tooth loosening and tooth loss.

8. Regular cleaning removes
this plaque and improves
gum health.

9. Regular Visits Can
Monitor the Progress of
Certain Conditions

10. If you have the initial stages of gum disease, your dentist may
advise you on additional techniques that you can employ to
help keep your teeth cleaner and your gums healthier.

11. However, regular checkups can determine whether these
methods are being successful, and can alert you to the need to
see a specialist to improve the condition of your gums to help
save your teeth.

12. Checkups Can Find Minor
Issues Before They Become
Larger Problems

13. Regular dental checkups can detect
small changes in the teeth that can
signal a problem that could become
more serious in the future.

14. For example, a loose tooth may be able
to be saved with a variety of dental
procedures before it affects the stability
of adjacent teeth.

15. Cosmetic dentists can recommend
ways to stabilize teeth to preserve
your smile.

16. Dental Examinations Can
Reveal Mouth Cancer or
Other Unusual Growths

17. An important part of your dental
checkup is the visual examination of
mouth and throat tissues.

18. This examination can help to find
small cancers of the mouth or throat
that should be treated immediately.

19. Checkups Can
Detect Changes in
General Health

20. A number of medical conditions can be
detected by changes in mouth tissues.

21. Dental professionals are trained to
recognize these subtle differences and
can advise you to see your physician for
further diagnosis.

22. Some conditions that can be detected
by changes in the mouth and teeth are:

23. DIABETES
Diabetes often causes chances
in the teeth and gums that can
lead to loosening of teeth.

24. OSTEOPOROSIS
Although this condition of
thinning bones does not affect
the teeth, it can causes changes
in the supporting bone
structure in the jaw.

25. EATING DISORDERS
Poor nutrition from anorexia
and self-induced vomiting from
bulimia can produce visible
damage to the teeth.

26. CROHN’S DISEASE
The inflammation that can
affect the gastrointestinal tract
in patients with Crohn’s disease
can also show as small, raised
bumps in the mouth.

27. ACID REFLUX DISORDERS
Nighttime acid reflux can cause
stomach acid to back up into
the mouth, causing damage to
tooth enamel.

28. HEART DISEASE
Poor oral health can cause
bacteria to travel to the heart,
which can lead to heart disease.

29. DEMENTIA
Poor dental care can be a sign
of mental changes associated
with dementia.

30. DRY MOUTH
Dry mouth can be a side effect
from medications the individual
is taking and can cause a greater
risk for tooth decay.

31. Family dentists generally recommend a dental checkup every
six months. However, your dentist may advise you to have
exams more frequently, based on your individual dental health.

32. Take his or her advice to heart, and you can avoid a number
of troublesome and expensive problems.

33. If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's
time to call Shumway Dental Care.

34. Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you,
and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you
back to normal.

35. Call today for an appointment.
Visit www.mychandlerdentists.com.

36. SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE
3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 659-7800
shumwaydentalcare@gmail.com