Your health is important to you. However, despite your best efforts, you may be among the 35% of adults who are overweight or obese. While you work to maintain a proper weight to reduce your risk for health complications, like heart disease, there is another motivator that can help you reach your goal. The health of your smile can be negatively impacted by an improper weight. According to new research, obesity can increase your risk for periodontal disease (gum disease). As your dentist in Fayetteville, Dr. Don Chaney discusses the connection between the two to promote your dental health.
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Too often, the importance of oral health for children is underestimated. A child’s dental health is vital to setting the right foundation for caring for their teeth as an adult. With the health of the teeth and gums directly linked to overall health, maintaining a child’s oral care is critical to ensuring their dental health throughout all stages of life. To raise awareness about the importance of dental care for children, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. As a children’s dentist in Fayetteville, we support the cause to educate parents and caregivers to properly care for their child’s teeth.
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Halloween is just around the corner. As your children enjoy the festivities and the various candies, use it as an opportunity to teach your children about oral hygiene. Children need to learn about oral hygiene from a young age to promote a lifetime of healthy oral habits. With candy and other sugary foods a leading cause for tooth decay, Halloween offers the perfect time to explain to children how to keep their teeth strong and healthy. With cavities the leading problem we treat in children, you can set the example for oral health by educating your children about healthy oral habits. As your family dentist in Fayetteville, we have the tips you need to start the discussion.
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