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Dentistry - R. Jeffrey Wilkin DDS, PC

 

R. Jeffrey Wilkin DDS, PC

Is Your Dental Health Affecting your Overall Health?

BY R.JEFFREY WILKIN DDS, PC
303-237-3306
RJeffreyWilkinDDS.com


Is Your Dental Health Affecting your Overall Health?

If you value your overall health, go see a dentist! Studies show that preventive dental care can help avoid health problems. As a dentist who practices bio-compatible dentistry, I often have patients ask me about how dental health relates to physical health.

Do you experience any of these symptoms? They may signal a silent medical condition and should be checked out by your dentist:

* Bleeding gums or chronic halitosis may be the first signs of harmful bacteria in your mouth. This can enter your blood stream and travel to major organs and cause damage or cause you to have a sore, painful jaw. It can even lead to heart problems and strokes.

* Bad breath, bleeding gums or a dry mouth (which can also cause increased tooth decay) may lead to Diabetes.

* Receding gums and bone loss around teeth (bone loss can be detected through dental x-rays) or if your dentures become loose or ill-fitting can indicate osteoporosis or its onset.

Did you know that the average person swallows 2,000 times per day? Each time, the upper and lower teeth come together and brace the jaw against the skull. If you have a poorly aligned bite or are missing teeth, your jaw muscles must work harder to bring your teeth together. This strain can cause orofacial pain. You can feel it in your ears, eyes, sinuses, cheeks or side of your head. You might also experience clicking when moving your jaw. Orofacial pain could also be caused by nerve disorders, temperomandibular (TMJ) disorders, stress, or muscle spasms. Serious causes of orofacial pain include tumors in the jawbone area, oral cancer or referred pain from cardiac disease.

See your dentist at the first sign of orofacial pain or noted abnormality when closing your mouth.

Suffer from chronic headaches? Most headaches are caused by muscle tension and may be related to your bite. Your headache may have a dental origin if you experience any of the following:

* Pain behind your eyes
* Sore or tired jaw muscles, esp. upon waking
* Teeth Grinding
* Clicking or popping jaws

If you suspect your headaches might be caused by your bite, see your dentist. If they determine dental stress is the source of your pain, they will help you correct your bite so that the muscles can function without extra strain and tension.

Dr. R. Jeffery Wilkin, DDS, provides Mercury Free Dentistry for Adults, including:

* Smile Makeovers to correct gaps, chips, discolored teeth, etc.

* Natural-looking, Mercury Free Fillings that strengthen teeth

* Implants - eliminate dentures or replace lost teeth

* Relief from Headaches and Jaw Joint Pain- don't suffer needlessly

Why wait? Call us today at 303-237-3306 for a Complimentary Consultation.
www.RJeffreyWilkinDDS.com

Dr. Wilkin's info can also be found in the printed May/June (on newsstands May 1st) issue of Nexus in the Directory.


 

 

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