Author: Mickela Olson

Watch for changes in your mouth

Your risk of getting oral cancer increases as you get older.

See a dentist or doctor if you have any of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks:

• A spot in your mouth, lip, or throat that feels uncomfortable or sore
• A lump or thick area in your mouth, lip, or throat
• A white or red patch in your mouth
• Trouble chewing, swallowing, or moving your jaw or tongue
• Numbness in your tongue or mouth
• Swelling in your jaw
• Pain in 1 ear without hearing loss

Our non-profit dental clinic, Healthy Smiles Forever, is here in the building to assist you in keeping your mouth healthy.  If you need any dental care, information, or dental supplies we are happy to help.  Please call us at 931-0484 or let the court nurse or front desk know to contact us to make an appointment.

MARCH IS THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE OUR AMAZING DENTAL TEAM HERE AT HEALTHY SMILES FOREVER

Dentists are Doctors who specialize in Oral Health. March 6^th is National Dentist’s Day.  Dental health is integral to our overall health, so we salute them not just for one day but for keeping our teeth looking good and keeping our bodies in tip-top shape all year.

Dental assistants apply their skills and training to make your visit safe, efficient and as pleasant as possible. March 5-11, is Dental Assistants Recognition Week, a time to remember the contributions dental assistants make to the dental profession and the dental health care of all the residents here in our facility.

Our non-profit dental clinic, Healthy Smiles Forever, is here in the building to assist you in keeping your mouth healthy.  If you need any dental care, information, or dental supplies we are happy to help.  Please call us at 931-0484 or let the court nurse or front desk know to contact us to make an appointment.

How is Heart Disease Linked to Gum Disease?

Gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease share many common risk factors. Bacterial infections in the mouth can travel through the bloodstream and infect other parts of the body. Bacteria related to gum disease can lead to inflammation of the heart valves and blood vessels, leading to hypertension and other conditions linked to heart disease.

 Keep your gums and teeth healthy.  Our non-profit dental clinic, Healthy Smiles Forever, is here at the facility If you need any dental care, information, or dental supplies we are happy to help.  Please call us at 931-0484 or let the court nurse or front desk know to contact us to make an appointment

The February 2022 National Children’s Dental Health Month is brought to you by the ADA. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.

✓ Don’t forget the dentist! The holidays can be a busy time, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about your teeth. If you are due for a teeth cleaning or need work done, don’t forget to visit your dentist in December.

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/holiday-healthy-teeth-tips

Beating mouth cancer is so dependent on diagnosing it at an early stage.

If it is caught early, the chances of surviving mouth cancer are nine out of ten – those odds are pretty good, and that’s why early detection is so important.

Sadly, far too many mouth cancers are not spotted early enough.

https://www.dentalhealth.org/mouthaware

Everyone loves a clean mouth, right? And we think keeping that mouth of yours clean on the regular is worth celebrating. In fact, we think it’s worth celebrating not just for a day, but for an entire month; hence, the recognition of the month of October as National Dental Hygiene Month. This month is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths all across the country, and celebrating the hard work your favorite dental hygienist does to keep your pearly whites squeaky clean.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-dental-hygiene-month/

Taking care of your gums is important.

Not only do the gums protect your teeth, but the health of your gums can impact other health conditions you may have.

That’s why September is National Gum Care Month, to educate people about gum disease and to understand how to take care of their gums.

Without proper care, you could develop gingivitis.

September Is National Gum Care Month

… In many countries around the world, children continue to leave teeth out in the hopes that a mouse will come take them away in exchange for money or some other gift.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/origins-tooth-fairy-180949746/