Oral Health

Dental and oral health are critical components of optimal health and well-being. Poor oral hygiene has been related to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as dental cavities and gum disease.

It is a lifelong responsibility to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The sooner you learn proper oral hygiene practices like brushing, flossing, and reducing sugar consumption, the easier it will be to prevent expensive dental treatments and long-term health problems.

At Burnaby Square Dental, our mission is to help prevent and treat oral health problems so you can live life the best way you want because good oral health is equivalent to good overall health.

There are some things you can do to preserve your teeth and keep them in good shape. Brushing your teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste is essential. Plaque buildup is prevented by brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day. If you are a caregiver, make sure to assist those in need with extra help with these duties. Other ways to help maintain good overall and oral health include limiting alcoholic beverages, smoking, and using tobacco products or other substances in general. Make sure to get dental checkups at least twice a year, in addition to your everyday routine, so that a dentist can monitor your oral health and a dental hygienist can help to clean those areas where you cannot clean yourself.
If you have diabetes, pay attention to your diet and the foods you eat, as this can lead to gum disease. If you treat your gum condition, you can also lower your blood sugar levels. If you are taking a drug that causes you to have a dry mouth, talk to your doctor about getting a different prescription or ask a dentist on ways to manage dry mouth so it has less negative effects on your oral health.

Oral and dental health is linked to physical health. Cavities or gum disease can hamper your ability to eat and speak properly, trigger discomfort and cause bad breath. Many people are unaware that poor dental health can have a significant negative impact on aspects other than the mouth, such as the heart, diabetes, breastfeeding, and chronic inflammation, such as arthritis, to name a few.

According to research, gum disease-causing bacteria can migrate to your heart and cause heart disease, clogged arteries, or stroke. Premature births and low birth weight have been related to gum infections like periodontitis in pregnant women. Diabetes lowers the body’s resistance to infection, making the gums more vulnerable to infection, negatively impacting your blood sugar levels. In addition, HIV patients also experience painful mouth sores.

Therefore, practicing proper oral hygiene is essential because it can help you avoid oral disease and dental problems. Overall, the focus should be on prevention.

Boost Overall Health

Your mouth serves as a portal to your body’s internal organs. It is one of the primary parts of the body that can be examined to identify the first signs of diseases that affect the whole body, such as diabetes. Since they begin as mouth lesions, gum infection, or other dental issues, these systemic diseases can be identified in the mouth.

Earlier Detection of Oral Diseases

Taking proper care of your oral health includes visiting a dentist twice a year. Visit Dr. Kamaei and Dr. Sara at Burnaby Square Dental in Burnaby so that they can examine and check your dental needs regularly. By getting dental examinations, you can be aware of any oral or health conditions that may start or have already developed.

Prevents Tooth Loss

Tooth loss is the leading dental problem experienced by children and adults alike. Often, it is caused by a lack of proper oral hygiene that allows plaque to build up. The plaque, if left untreated, results in dental complications such as a severely decaying tooth or gum infection that would eventually end up in tooth loss.

With the help of regular brushing and flossing your teeth, plaque buildup can be decreased. Still, to ultimately ensure that your oral health is at its best condition, professional dental cleaning is highly required at least twice a year. It is because even daily oral hygiene at home cannot always reach all areas of the teeth and gums.

Helps Your Dentist Create a Personalized Oral Treatment Plan

Each patient has a unique mouth structure and a unique set of dental problems or concerns determined during dental visits. Dental examinations enable the creation of a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

Whatever dental issue you are experiencing — misaligned teeth, tooth decay, or something else — Dr. Kamaei or Dr. Sara will work with you to create a customized oral treatment plan. With this plan, you can achieve your desired results while maintaining excellent oral health.

More Cost-Effective

Contrary to what you may believe, not visiting the dentist does not save you from spending money. When you leave your oral health unchecked, it will only likely escalate to conditions requiring more costly treatments. Regularly brushing your teeth and having dental visits will help maintain an excellent oral condition before any dental problems develop further. Your dental visits twice a year, including dental x-rays, may even not cost anything at all if you have dental insurance.

A More Confident You

Your oral health can affect way more than just your physical well-being; it also affects your self-confidence. You won’t have to worry about the appearance of your smile or bad breath with good oral health. These issues may seem ordinary, but they significantly impact your social life. Things that make you happy in general–such as kissing, close-distance conversation, smiling, and laughing– you can do with ease and confidence now!

Not all the bacteria residing in your mouth are harmful. In fact, they are harmless as long as they are controlled with proper oral care and with the body’s natural defenses like saliva. However, if the mouth is not cleaned properly for an extended period, bacteria can multiply and cause infections and other oral diseases. 

Maintaining proper oral hygiene at all times is crucial in order to avoid these issues. This can be accomplished by brushing your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once daily, or using an interdental cleaner. You should also consider replacing your toothbrush at least three times a year and maintain a healthy diet with moderate snacking. Make sure to have your regular dental checkups. 

Visit Burnaby Square Dental in Burnaby or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment so we can help you maintain a healthy smile and overall well-being.