Oral health is one of the most important aspects of a person’s health. We not only use our mouth and teeth to eat, drink and talk. Oral health can have a negative influence on the rest of the body if we do not take proper care of it, causing intestinal ailments or even infections. That is why it is important to emphasize the fact of not forgetting about oral health, especially nowadays, when there are great advances that allow us to detect any problem.
Going to the dentist is not one of our priorities: the importance of a trusted dentist
Going to the specialist in Dentistry and Stomatology is not a good thing for most people, since it is a very sensitive part of our body. Although most dental procedures and treatments are not painful or complicated, it is the simple fact of going to the dentist’s office that many patients dislike. In some cases it even causes anxiety and nerves. This means that when we go to the dentist we go with a lot of insecurity, since we know nothing about oral health: we do not know if we have something serious or not, and that uncertainty generates fear.
That is why it is so important to have a dentist you can trust, as it will help a lot in the insecurities and fears that the patient may have. Going to a specialist who knows us, advises us and helps us to get to know the treatments in a “close” way will normalize the situation and will make going to the dentist become something habitual. Going to the dentist of a lifetime will make the patient feel “at home”, since he/she has gained the patient’s trust and feels comfortable in his/her office.
Benefits of going to the dentist
Although we may not like it too much, it is important to visit the dentist periodically. Some of the benefits are:
- Ensure proper oral health, which will help avoid gastrointestinal or stomach problems. Healthy teeth will guarantee better digestion and gastrointestinal health.
- Positively affect the rest of the body. If the mouth has cavities or other diseases (such as periodontitis, gum disease) it helps microbes to enter the body. Treating them in time will therefore prevent other health problems.
- Durability of the teeth, which will be in better condition.
- Ensuring good oral health in children. 7 out of 10 children under 5 years of age have cavities. If it is uncomfortable for an adult to go to the dentist, it is much more so for children, so solving problems in time can prevent them from getting worse.
- Enable good control of diseases such as periodontitis in diabetic patients. There is a direct relationship between periodontitis and diabetes, acting faster in patients with type 2 diabetes. That is why it is important to visit the dentist periodically.
- Save on oral treatments. Annual or biannual check-ups will prevent major health problems, with greater economic disbursement.