Children Don't See Dentist Early Enough
By visiting the dentist by age 1, the child and parent can establish a relationship with a dentist, which can help set a foundation for good dental health care and habits. And studies show that early preventive dental care like check-ups and cleanings can save in future dental treatment costs. When a child can't articulate the pain resulting from dental infection, once he or she visits the dentist, the damage can be so severe it requires multiple dental visits, oral surgery or extractions - all of which could have been avoided with proper dental care.Tooth decay is nearly 100 percent preventable.

APRIL IS ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

In 2012 nearly 37,000 patients (in just the U.S.) will be diagnosed with some form of oral or head and neck cancer. The Oral Cancer Foundation is encouraging patients to go to a dental or medical office for screenings.

source: The Dental Advisor

Study Reaffirms Value of Professional Dental Cleanings

Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a Taiwanese study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011.Those who had their teeth cleaned by a dental professional had a 24% percent lower risk of heart attack and 13% lower risk of stroke compared to those who had never had a dental cleaning. The study included more than 51, 000 adult participants and were followed for an average of 7 years.

source: Dentistry Today

Vitamin D

600 IU's is the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin D for adults under age 70

source: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

Mouthguards can prevent injuries in all kinds of sports

Every year, about five million teeth are knocked out due to sports-related injuries, according to doctors. Dr. Armond Kotikian, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon,said many of the injuries could be prevented if athletes of all ages wore mouthguards.

source: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=8609155

Exercise for Better Sleep

150 weekly minutes (30min 5x week) of moderate to vigorous exercise leads to a 65% increase in quality of sleep.

source: Mental Health and Physical Activity