Teeth play a vital role in our lives; we use them every day for eating and speaking, but many of us don’t do enough to take care of them to avoid the risk of oral diseases and other complications. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 13% of children aged 5-19 and around 25% of those 20-64 have one or multiple untreated cavities.
Oral disease affects us globally, as 3.5 billion people deal with it, and, as recently as 2020, only 65% of people reported visiting the dentist. Today, 38% of people remain anxious about dental visits, resulting in fewer individuals receiving the necessary oral care. A lack of oral health leads to more dental issues, including tooth loss, as you age.
Seeking family dental care makes a world of difference to your oral health, and residents of the Newberg, Oregon, area can receive that care from Dr. Kyle Kern and his dedicated staff.
Your mouth provides more than just a place where food goes and words come out; it’s a complex system filled with microorganisms that are part of your body’s microbiome, along with your teeth, gums, tongue, and jaws.
Many helpful germs help keep your mouth clean and healthy, while bad dietary and dental habits allow harmful germs to grow, damaging your teeth and gums. Brushing and flossing every day can reduce harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar, but routine professional maintenance and care are also necessary to prevent underlying health problems in your mouth.
Bad dental hygiene leads to numerous problems with your teeth and gums, including:
There are six benefits to getting family dental care:
To give your teeth the best chance of staying healthy, routine dental visits every six months remain crucial to staying ahead of developing issues.
If you struggle with gum problems, we can manage the issues with scaling and root planing, or gum flap surgery, if necessary.
We have various methods for treating cavities and preserving teeth to prevent tooth decay, including root canals, fillings, and partial or complete crowns.
Procedures such as extractions, dental implants, root canals, and a range of emergency and pediatric treatments can help you and your family maintain healthy teeth.
Our bodies change over the years, and our teeth right along with them. These changes mean you’ll have different needs as you age, and we’re here to help you at every stage.
Many people become anxious when visiting the dentist, and to help ease various fears about procedures, sedation dentistry allows you to receive help while you sleep.
Everyone needs dental care, and if you’re not making regular office visits to improve your health, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kern and his team today to help your teeth.
