More Than a Beautiful Smile- 5 Extra Health Benefits of Dental Teeth Cleaning

Shawn Kimmel • March 17, 2021

Preventive dental care does much more than maintain a beautiful smile. It might even save your life. See 5 extra health benefits of dental teeth cleaning.

The 'Hollywood' smile so ingrained in American culture, 45 million of us have had our teeth whitened professionally.

But if teeth whitening isn't for you, dental teeth cleaning can not only help you keep your teeth pearly white; there are also added health benefits.

If you want a cleaner mouth and to reduce your risk of disease, you have to look after your oral health. Dental teeth cleaning is a low-cost essential to maintaining your health and looks.

Read on to learn exactly what benefits can be had from regular dental cleanings.

1. Improve Overall Health

There are some serious links between oral health and overall health. Regular deep teeth cleaning can lower your risk of stroke and heart disease. But that's not the only benefit; an oral exam can detect many conditions, such as cancer, in the early stages.

We offer preventative dental care in Jensen Beach to help you reduce the risk of disease and identify the first stages of any ill health.

2. Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease (gingivitis) is caused by a build-up of plaque around your teeth - it leads to swollen gums that are quick to bleed. Over time, poor oral hygiene will lead to gum disease - but you can prevent it at home and with professional help.

If you have any plaque build-up, scheduled dental cleanings can help to scrape it away. This leaves you with a clean slate (or tooth) that you can then keep clean at home.

3. Reduce Risk of Dementia

A lesser-known side effect of poor oral hygiene is the onset and rapid decline of dementia. Periodontal bacteria increases inflammation in the body; this is linked to cognitive decline in dementia patients.

Maintaining oral health can reduce the impact of dementia, but the habit can be difficult to manage at home in memory disorders. A regular dental clean can help people maintain a basic oral hygiene level and monitor any signs of advanced disease.

4. Reduce Risk of Diabetes

Diabetes and gum disease are two conditions that perpetuate each other. Having either leaves you at risk of the other

Living with diabetes makes you more vulnerable to gum disease
Gum disease leads to poorly controlled blood sugar and diabetes

Removing the build-up of plaque is an essential part of maintaining good oral hygiene. Consistent brushing and flossing are always recommended, but dental cleanings can be extra help.

5. Improve Confidence

Finally, confidence. Rest assured that your teeth are healthy, clean, and your risk with several diseases is lowered, why wouldn't you be more confident?

Flash those pearly whites after scheduled dental cleanings with new-found confidence to be in awe of.