It's About More Than Your Smile

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Most adults living in the US have been told to practice good dental hygiene since they were kids. Despite this, a very important part of good dental care, regular check-ups with the dentist, are still avoided by a high percentage of Americans. Many people believe that if they aren't experiencing any issues there's no need for a visit, or don't make dental care a high priority because the consequences don't seem substantial. Nevertheless, poor dental healthcare, definitely including putting off regular trips to the dentist, can have surprising repercussions that affect much more than your teeth. The oral health experts at Calabasas Dental Group and California Dental Care want to help raise awareness around the potential risks. 

The need to maintain healthy teeth goes far beyond having a nice smile. Though gum disease and tooth decay are important issues on their own, the risks they bring to your overall health are more severe than one might think. A number of recent studies have established alarming links between dental issues like gum disease and serious health conditions such as heart failure and lung disease. The studies suggest that the associated bacteria can either worsen pre-existing health issues or may even act as a catalyst to more serious illnesses. Fortunately, effective dental treatment can eliminate gum disease and help prevent these issues.

Though the Calabasas Dental Group and California Dental Care provide many outstanding cosmetic services such as tooth bonding in Los Angeles at its San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles offices Dr. Farzad Feiz is invested in helping patients achieve more than attractive teeth. The shocking reality is that 3 out of 4 Americans currently have some level of periodontal disease, and that most aren't even aware of it.

Unfortunately, because the symptoms may be subtle, many may not seek treatment which only compounds the unnecessary risks to one's health. By the time the more obvious signs of gum disease, which include halitosis (bad breath) and an often alarming and unattractive rescission of the gum line, the problem is far more difficult and costly to address. The only surefire way to detect, address, and prevent potential periodontal issues is to commit yourself to regular checkups.

There's more. To some, a damaged or lost tooth may not seem like a particularly pressing issue but, left unaddressed, it increases the likelihood of bone loss and gum disease, and the spread of tooth decay to healthy teeth. For those seeking out dental bridges in Los Angeles the treatment offered by Calabasas Dental Group and California Dental Care not only gives patients back pride over their smile, but improves their health by increasing their body's protection against periodontal disease. For Dr. Feiz, good dental care isn't only about a patient's appearance, it's about promoting and maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle. To learn more about Calabasas Dental Group or California Dental Care, visit www.feizdental.com, call 818-871-0680 (Calabasas location) or 310-207-1060 (West Los Angeles location).

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