New Year Resolution! Get a Dental Check up!

 Happy New Year!  Make your New Year Resolution to be “I do not want to neglect my oral health. I will schedule a dental checkup.”
It is important to see your dentist regularly.  Many studies have shown one’s mouth is the “window to one’s overall health”.  The oral health has been shown to affect the general health of the body and has been linked to some heart diseases and cancer.
The bacteria that causes gum disease has been correlated to heart disease and cardio-endocarditis, an infection of the heart.  Untreated gum disease allows those same bacteria to grow uncontrolled.  It is very important to go see a dentist so that she/he can perform a thorough exam with x-rays and periodontal measurements in order to diagnose gum health.  Treatments for gum disease can range from deep cleaning, antibiotic treatment, laser treatment or gum surgery and bone grafts.  The level of treatment depends on the severity and progression of the disease.  Many times gum disease does not have outward signs of pain or discomfort and only starts bothering the patient when the disease has progressed beyond simple, non-invasive treatments.
Want a great new smile for the New Year?  There are many new exciting new techniques in dentistry to give you the smile you want.  Invisalign are clear trays custom designed to move your teeth to the smile you have always wanted in just months.  No more ugly metal brackets!  Ultra-thin virtually no prep veneers are able to give your teeth the youthful appearance you want or close gaps in your teeth in two appointments.  EZ-whitening system allows you to get a bright white smile without the fearful sensitivity pain most people complain about with whitening products.
So don’t wait any longer, make that dental checkup appointment by calling 661-253-0588.  You can also visit online at www.drfangdds.com.  The office is located at 27420 Tourney Road, Ste 280 in Valencia.