We know that family circumstances and individual expectations differ from one person to the next. Its never a one-size-fits-all approach. Were here to gain a better understanding of your unique oral health outlook and help you navigate treatment decisions that make sense for you.
While your eyes are said to be the windows to the soul, your mouth is a window into the health of your entire body and beyond. It can provide important clues to your overall health. Likewise, whatever you eat and drink throughout the day has the potential to disrupt the delicate balance your body must maintain to fight off infection and disease. An oral health care plan with Surf City Dental assures an assessment of the entire mouthnot just teeth, gums, and tonguewhenever a patient comes in for treatment.
The American Dental Association reports that some 100 million Americans fail to visit the dentist once a year, even though regular dental examinations and good oral hygiene can prevent most dental disease.
Many people will only come in when theyre in pain, says Dr. Matthew Parr. Our recommendation of three yearly dental visits goes way beyond preventing cavities. An oral exam can reveal signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. Lesions in the mouth or other oral problems our patients report can be the first signs of systemic diseases that can affect the whole body.
Like other parts of your body, your mouth is teeming with bacteria, many of them harmless. In most cases, daily brushing and flossing, along with your bodys natural defenses, will keep these bacteria under control. But without good oral hygiene, bacteria can reach unhealthy levels and overwhelm your immune system.
At Surf City Dental, our goal is to treat the whole person, says Dr. Parr, not just their teeth. We believe that this care philosophy makes a huge impact on our patients overall health. This is our goal and what we believe sets us apart from many other dental practices.