{"id":1031,"date":"2020-01-04T12:25:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T12:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=1031"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","slug":"compassionate-dentist-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/compassionate-dentist-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Dental Checkup Can Boost Your Oral Health in the New Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignleft columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/woman_in_dentist_chair_gives_thumbs_up__1580819451_26364.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1032\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/woman_in_dentist_chair_gives_thumbs_up__1580819451_26364.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1032\" class=\"wp-image-1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/woman_in_dentist_chair_gives_thumbs_up__1580819451_26364.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/woman_in_dentist_chair_gives_thumbs_up__1580819451_26364-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/woman_in_dentist_chair_gives_thumbs_up__1580819451_26364-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of a new year, most people are concerned with\nmaking new career moves, losing weight or saving money. What shouldn\u2019t be\noverlooked, though, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">oral health<\/a>.\nThat\u2019s because it can impact more than just the teeth and gums. As you continue\nreading, you\u2019ll discover why visiting a dentist in Dublin early in the year\nshould be at the top of your priority list, and other ways that you can boost your\noral health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Visit a Dentist Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beginning of the year is a chance to get a fresh start\nto your dental wellness, and a preventive care visit to a local dentist plays a\nhuge role in the process. While you\u2019re there, your teeth and gums will be\ncarefully examined to check for any signs of cavities, misalignment, abnormal\ngrowths, gum disease or any of the other possible threats to your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a skilled hygienist will remove any built-up\nplaque. This is important given that the sticky substance is a leading\ncontributor to tooth and gum decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of a semi-annual visit is that any\ndeveloping issues can be discovered and treated early. This will allow you to\navoid any unnecessary suffering and save money in the long run. There is still\nyet more for you to gain, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Connection Between Oral Health and Total Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, the condition of your oral health can reflect\nthe state of your overall wellness. For example, if plaque is allowed to accumulate\nin your mouth, then the inflammation that it creates can travel to other parts\nof your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the serious health problems that dental\nnegligence can contribute to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypertension<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Stroke<\/li><li>Liver dysfunction<\/li><li>Pancreatic cancer<\/li><li>Oral cancer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to treat these conditions is to prevent them\nfrom happening. By being proactive and working with a dentist, you have a much better\nchance of doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Else Can You Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also steps you can take on your own to fortify\nyour oral and overall health. For starters, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that\nyou practice consistent oral hygiene. The two pillars of your routine should be\nto brush and floss at least two times a day, as they will help to remove any\nlingering debris that could lead to plaque forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An even simpler habit to incorporate into your lifestyle is drinking\nmore water. Not only will it help to keep you hydrated, but it will also aid in\nremoving leftover particles from your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By putting all of these pieces of the puzzle together, you\ncan expect nothing less than superb oral health this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of The Ohio State University College of\nDentistry, Dr. Eric Buck is an experienced and compassionate dentist. He\nunderstands the importance of prevention, which is why he encourages his patients\nto visit early in the year for checkups and cleanings. Dr. Buck provides\npreventive care at Distinctive Smiles, and he can be reached for more information\nthrough his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the start of a new year, most people are concerned with making new career moves, losing weight or saving money. What shouldn\u2019t be overlooked, though, is oral health. That\u2019s because it can impact more than just the teeth and gums. 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