{"id":161,"date":"2015-08-17T15:59:50","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T15:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.southridgedental.com\/?p=161"},"modified":"2015-08-17T15:59:50","modified_gmt":"2015-08-17T15:59:50","slug":"overall-health-oral-health-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southridgedental.com\/blog\/overall-health-oral-health-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Care of Your Oral Health and Your Overall Health Will Take Care of Itself"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Oral<\/a>Oral health is supremely important. There\u2019s no denying that. Keeping said oral health in mint condition is almost impossible, but it can be done. Not only can it be done, it should be done. The link between your overall health and oral health is significant. When one is not performing as well, the other suffers. Its\u2019 a topsy-turvy system that can have major impacts on the rest of your body and health. As is the case with every patient that visits our Denton, TX<\/a> office, we preach oral health. Maintaining good dental hygiene is vital for the health of your body. Cavities, plaque, extensive tooth decay and more problems can lead to other problems running rampant throughout your body. If you\u2019re ready to take your oral health to the next level, we\u2019re here to help. Dr. Ted Dunson III is the Denton dentist you can trust. Whether it\u2019s cavity, jaw or gum disease treatment, Denton has a place they can call home for dental procedures.
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Are You Doing Your Part? Our Family Dentist in Denton Wants to Know<\/h3>\n

How do you know if you\u2019re practicing good dental hygiene?<\/p>\n

Quiz time!<\/p>\n

1.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How many minutes should you spend brushing your teeth?<\/p>\n

2.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How often should you floss?<\/p>\n

3.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When should you visit our dental office for a general checkup?<\/p>\n

Try to answer those questions WITHOUT looking at the correct answers below.<\/p>\n

1.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 At least two<\/p>\n

2.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Twice everyday<\/p>\n

3.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Twice a year (every six months)<\/p>\n

Are you doing this correctly? Have you been spending two minutes brushing your teeth or have you lagged in time? Taking care of your teeth involves a lot more than just coming in for a dental cleaning or exam. It\u2019s what you do at home that helps you maintain a healthy mouth.<\/p>\n

There are consequences for those that don\u2019t take care of their oral health. Risks are increased by the day and they aren\u2019t what you want:<\/p>\n