Sunday, February 19, 2012
Open Wide For A Snapshot Of Your Body’s Overall Health
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA — Santa Clara dental expert Dr. Khalil “Dr. Sage” Saghezchi is using National Dental Health Month to educate his patients.
“Oral health is not just healthy teeth, gums and supportive tissue. It affects the entire body,” says Dr. Saghezchi. The term also includes the roof and the floor of the mouth, the tongue, the lining of the mouth and the throat, lips, salivary glands, upper and lower jaws, and chewing muscles.
A patient’s oral health gives clues about nutritional deficiencies, microbial infections, immune disorders and some forms of cancer that a dentistry expert can detect. Saliva, facial nerves and the bones and joints of the jaw contain pertinent information about the rest of the body.
Research also shows that disease within the mouth, particularly periodontal disease, is connected to other illnesses and a gateway for disease-causing bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Some of the problems associated with periodontal disease include heart disease, stroke, respiratory infection and diabetes.
“Getting the recommended cleanings and examinations each year is the first step toward dental health,” says Dr. Saghezchi, a teeth whitening and dental implants provider.
Brushing after breakfast and before bedtime with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush, flossing daily and using a fluoridated mouthwash are the at-home hygiene needed for a healthy mouth.
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