Is Your Mouth Making You Sick?

A particularly dangerous myth, especially for the people who want to avoid the dentist, is that you don’t need to go to the dentist unless you are in pain. In this scenario, recurring dental problems become a self-perpetuating cycle. Here's the problem: there are a lot of diseases that present no discomfort in the early stages.  One that comes to mind immediately is gum disease.  In the early stages of gum disease you will have no pain. You might have a little tenderness, you may see a little pink coloration on your toothbrush, and your gums might bleed a little.  At later stages, when there is pain, the patient gets into trouble because the treatment options become much more drastic. If you want to avoid time spent in the dental chair this should be your mantra: prevention, prevention, prevention.

Don't think gum disease sounds serious?  This infographic shows the importance of treating gum disease as early as possible because of its effect on your overall health.  I think you’ll find it quite interesting.  For more information, go to www.DoctorBasil.com.