Good Oral Health & Disease

Too many of us do not take good care of our teeth and gums. The amount of gum disease is on the rise which can lead to other diseases in the body. Basically if you have a build up of plaque on your teeth, this causes inflammation of the gums which if not treated can up causing a bacterial infection.

What you may notice is bleeding of the gums or some discomfort in the mouth. Because of the rich blood supply in the mouth, it is fairly easy for the bacterial to get into the blood stream. This can set up and infection in the heart or just spread inflammation in the blood vessels. Remember that inflammation is the real problem with heart disease, not the cholesterol.

Having frequent dental cleaning, at least every 6 months is critical to your health. Can't afford the dentist, if there is a School of Dentistry near you, you will be able to afford the care.

Peventive Healthcare

As I mentioned yesterday, the economic crunch is definitely affecting people's ability to pay for healthcare and prescriptions. One of the things that people feel they can cut out is regular teeth cleaning. Not a good idea, but I understand that dental coverage with insurance is not always available and if it is like the plan I have, it only covers about 30% of one cleaning per year. So here is a tip to help you continue to keep your mouth healthy during these difficult financial times.

If you have a local dental school, go to the dental school clinic. The cost will be much less and you can be sure to not neglect your dental health. Letting your dental health go is going to cost you majorly in the future, so stay up with it.

If there is not a dental school in your area, strike a deal with your current dentist. Let them know your inability to pay. They are usually very willing to work with you, so that you continue to get preventitive care.