Our smiles help us find love interests. Our smiles help us in job interviews. Smiles can be spread when we share them making a happier world to live in. Without my teeth, how would I eat a steak from the grill? Is it time for you to give some attention to your teeth, in thanks?
Around 60% of all tooth decay involves genetic factors. The same genes that affect your bone structure and development affect your teeth. We can not control our family genes, but we can control other factors for a healthy and bright smile.
I will wager you didn’t know that a dentist in Wagga could help prevent infertility, erectile dysfunction, premature birth weights, stroke, diabetes, or kidney, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Everything I just listed can be caused by poor dental care and oral health. There are more problems, but these are the deadly ones only.
Sleep apnoea restricts your airway opening and oral muscles trying to reopen the airway are what cause your teeth to grind. A family dentist can employ medicinal devices to save your life while you sleep from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
There is a vicious circle with poor oral health and sleep issues. Poor oral health, bruxism (teeth grinding), gum disease, and dry mouth can lead to sleep disorders. Sleep disorders can significantly decrease the health of your teeth, jaw, and gums. If you suffer from a sleep disorder, see a dentist for an assessment and care plan.
I prefer my children to not experience any of those listed diseases. At an early age, dentist visits for regular cleaning, fluoride treatments, and check-ups for identification get scheduled. Addressing questions about discolouration, bad breath, cavities, early tooth loss, and adverse oral habits will set the future of our families up for success.
Injuries and accidents will happen. A chipped or fractured tooth, inner mouth, and lip injury, knocked out teeth, or other dental trauma can be easily and quickly addressed with a dentist in Wagga near you. They can help with dental emergencies and the ones that arise from poor care.
Toothaches, abscesses, infections, bleeding, swelling, loose teeth, or pain as a result of poor oral health or disease can be remedied with early detection during regularly scheduled visits. I know that is easy to say and dentists are expensive. One-third of Aussies skip the dentist due to cost.
Our state and territories have dental health assistance plans for various groups. Each state and plan are different, check yours here. In New South Wales all resident children (under 18) and eligible for Medicare can access free dental care. Adults in NSW who have a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Card have access to the public dental system.
If the goal of life is happiness. Smile more. Find new ways to smile and new reasons. Tell more jokes and force people to smile with hilarity. For me, a coldie while fishing will do the job. What makes you smile?
