Nixa Dentistry Expert Remind Patients That Best Gift for Yourself Is Good Dental Health With all of the long-term benefits of good hygiene and a healthy smile, the dentists at Nixa’s Barnett-Davis Dental Group remind their patients to take care of themselves during the holidays.
BigNews.Biz - Dec 19,2009 - NIXA, MO — The holiday season is here and along with it comes gift giving, celebrations and extra sweet indulgences. At this special time of year, Nixa dentist clinic Barnett-Davis Dental Group is reminding their patients and their families that the best gift of all is good health and keeping good hygiene habits in between the parties and merriment.
With all the additional meals, sweet treats, and time off, people often get out of their normal routines and forget to take care of their teeth commented Nixa dentist Dr. Marc Barnett. This can start the development of any number of dental issues including cavities, periodontal disease, or even damaged orthodontic appliances for people with braces or Invisalign orthodontics.
“January is always a busy month at our Nixa dental office,” said Dr. Tracy Davis of the Barnett-Davis Dental Group. “We get a lot of emergency patients complaining of toothaches, cavities, and other problems after overdoing it on the holidays. We’d like to remind our patients that prevention is the best dental practice, and the best gift people can give to themselves is a clean bill of health.”
Bacteria is always present in our mouths, but it only causes dental problems when it is left around the gum line and on the teeth comments Nixa dentistry expert Dr. Kelly Barnett. This bacteria is then supplied with all the sugars in our diets and an acid is produced. That acid is what contributes to so much dental damage.
“It sounds cliché, but dental problems usually start because people don’t develop good hygiene and dietary habits,” said Dr. Tracy Davis. “Since the holidays are a time to relax this often leads to less than ideal dental home care habits and more snacking on sweets. We’d love to see people enjoy the holidays, but with a sense of responsibility for their own wellbeing.”
Just taking a minute or two to brush and floss can make all the difference adds Dr. Marc Barnett. When left unattended, the plaque around the tooth and gums can lead to gum irritation, gingivitis, and eventually periodontal disease.
“We recommend regular professional checkups and cleanings to detect problems when they are small to prevent larger issues from developing,” said Dr. Marc Barnett. “No one wants to be surprised with an emergency toothache.”
The Barnett-Davis Dental Group provides a multitude of dental treatments for patients of all ages. General dental services include preventive cleanings, root canals, laser-assisted gum therapy and cavity removal, tooth colored fillings, mini-implant supported dentures, crowns and bridges. They also provide cosmetic treatments such as porcelain veneers, bondings, Invisalign orthodontic clear braces, tooth whitening and cosmetic tooth and gum contouring. Emergency cases are always seen promptly.
Learn More
To learn more about the benefits of oral hygiene, or tips for good hygiene through the holidays, visit the Web site of Nixa dentistry practice Barnett-Davis Dental Group at: http://www.barnettdavisdental.com/ to learn more. Also, you can schedule a consultation by calling (417) 581-3600.
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