PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE on your teeth and gums means just that, you need to take time to care for your mouth. Think of this part of your face as the only thing on your entire body that only others see, as you can never truly see your own mouth (or smile, teeth, etc. except in a mirror). The rest of the world sees what you can’t each time they look at you, yet it really runs deeper than that. Taking care of your teeth means keeping yourself healthy overall.
Daily maintenance with proper brush strokes (for at least 2 minutes minimum) AND correct flossing techniques can reduce the need of visits to the dentist. Just like we tell our own children, take care of the teeth you want to keep, because the others will go away without your help at all!
That’s right, you know you’ve heard it before… “Make sure you come in for regular checkups and cleanings.” But, did you know there’s a lot more to it (and we’re not talking about the free toothbrush)? We know sometimes unexpected things happen, like biting into a bagel and loosing part of your filling or chewing a piece of gum and your crown breaks. At those times it’s comforting to know we are right here ready to help repair or replace anything you may need.
Beyond extreme cases, your oral health is strongly linked to your overall health, and visiting Drs. Jane and Kevin Lilly can be just as important as visiting your family doctor.
You’ve likely heard of diseases associated with our mouths—oral cancer, gum disease, etc. But did you know that many other health issues can manifest initial symptoms in your mouth? It’s true—visiting the dentist can help catch potentially larger problems before they get out of hand. You may not even realize something is wrong.
For Dr. Jane and Dr. Kevin, mouths are life. They stare into mouths every day, and read about mouths while vacationing (kidding). But in reality, they see mouths a lot — they know what to look for and they can spot anything out of the ordinary. So be sure to keep those regularly scheduled visits. We want to help keep you healthy—teeth and ALL.
Whoopi’s right. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, can kill you. In case you missed Whoopi on The View, you can see her talk about her experience with gum disease and tooth loss below.
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