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When thinking about our bodies and our mental health – we may think about what most often effects our mental health. We know when we eat good food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly that we feel good and are contributing positive things to our mental health.
When we don’t do those things, they can have a negative effect on our mental health. But did you know that our oral health and our mental health are also directly linked? In fact, according to the US Library of Medicine…
“People with severe mental illness have 2.7 times the likelihood of losing all their teeth, compared with the general population.”
While we need to take care of our bodies by eating well, etc., we also need to care for our teeth and gums to contribute to our mental health and keep our bodies healthy, that’s why we want to focus this blog on mental health awareness.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS May 25th, 2021
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: dental exam, gum disease, oral health
With life resembling some normalcy again, we may forget to see our dentist for our twice-a-year checkup! Since dental offices were shut down for a few months due to COVID, some of us may have missed a dental appointment and need to reschedule.
With April being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it was the perfect time to help spread awareness and encourage everyone to see their dentist twice a year for checkups. Let’s be proactive about our oral health and schedule our dental appointment today!
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS April 13th, 2021
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: dental appointment, dental exam, oral cancer awareness month
Did you realize there is a “Mouth Body Connection”? You probably learned to brush your teeth at a very young age. The basics of dental care have been drilled into our brains from our parents for as long as we can remember, but as adults, the importance of our oral health can seem less and less important as we live our daily lives.
Life can get busy and hectic, and sometimes, we tend to worry more about our overall health and wellness than our mouth’s health. The truth is, our whole body is connected. When your mouth isn’t healthy, it’s often an indication that something is wrong. That’s why dentists are regularly the first line of defense for diagnosing certain diseases, such as diabetes, oral cancer, heart diseases, etc.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS November 25th, 2020
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
