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With Access To Affordable Dentistry Andover Residents Have Reason To Smile

By Amanda Nelson


People tend to form a first, and often lasting impression within seconds after meeting someone new. This first impression may be false but most people react to that first impression. One of the first things people notice is the smile of the person they meet. A confident, healthy smile always creates a good impression. A mouth full of discoloured teeth, missing teeth and obvious gum disease, for example, almost guarantee a very poor first impression. Thankfully, with affordable dentistry Andover residents need not be ashamed of their smiles.

Dentists are not only good for ensuring a beautiful smile. They play a vital role in ensuring that their patients enjoy excellent oral health. They also treat gum diseases, conditions affecting the tongue and, of course, the teeth. Because the mouth is almost always wet and because it has to process everything one eats and drinks, it can be a fertile breeding ground for potentially harmful bacteria.

Dentists continually have to treat patients that should have made an appointment days or even weeks ago. People tend to ignore dental problems until they start to experience extreme pain. The facts are that any pain or discomfort is a sure sign of a problem. The sooner it is treated the quicker and cheaper it will be. Pain killers will not remove the root of the problem.

Regular visits to the dentist is not just important for the purposes of oral health. Many diseases affecting other parts of the body can manifest themselves at an early stage in the oral cavity. Some forms of heart disease, certain types of cancer and high blood pressure, for example, can often be diagnosed before the symptoms appear elsewhere in the body. Early detection means that treatment can be obtained before it develops.

On the other side of the coin, dental conditions can easily spread to affect other parts of the body. Infection in the mouth, for example, can cause infections elsewhere. But poor oral health do not just affect the physical health of the patient. It can easily lead to psychological problems. People with rotten or missing teeth, bad breath and gum disease are often ashamed and they tend to avoid smiling and any social interaction.

Lots of people still suffer under the misconception that dental treatment is synonymous with pain. This is simply not true any longer. Modern dental equipment and new, advanced treatment techniques have given birth to more effective solutions and an end to previous problems such as off colour dental plates and poorly fitted dentures. In fact, most modern dental treatments are pain free and often a permanent solution to a specific problem.

The importance of dental hygiene simply cannot be overstated. Most dental problems can be avoided if the teeth and tongue are brushed after each meal. The toothbrush should be replaced regularly. Avoiding fizzy drinks and sugar rich foods such as candy can also help to prevent the development of cavities. Of course, a regular check up at the dentist is of prime importance.

The mouth is an important and prominent part of the body. If oral health is neglected then cavities, gum disease and the loss of teeth are almost inevitable. Everybody owes themselves a healthy smile and with help from a dentist, this is certainly possible.




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