Does the cost of your bi-annual cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think.
If you’re steering clear of visiting the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have direct ties to your overall health. Skipping them could affect everything from your head to your heart. That means it’s doubly important to brush and floss regularly and keep up with dentist appointments!
Is a fear of pain or cost of a cleaning keeping you from the dentist? Here’s how avoidance can lead to negative repercussions for your health and your wallet:
Brain: harmful bacteria in your mouth can make you more susceptible to developing blood clots, increasing the chance of a stroke.
Heart: high levels of inflammation from periodontal disease contribute to heart conditions. Those with gum disease are twice as likely to have a heart attack.
Lungs: once dental plaque is in the mouth; it can spread to the lungs and cause pneumonia and bronchitis. Maintaining good oral health can decrease respiratory infections.
Kidneys: the mouth is a gateway for bacteria. Poor oral health causes infections to process faster, increasing the kidneys workload.
Pancreas: when you’re diabetic, your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to gingivitis and other oral health problems.
Use preventive care to lower your costs and health risks.
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