At
Mashni Dentistry we know the mouth is the gateway to your health and wellness. Research
shows that infection and disease in the mouth is correlated to higher risks of
heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other systemic diseases. As advocates for
your overall wellness we will be checking the following healthy mouth indicators when you are in our office for routine
preventive visit or for treatment.
Healthy Gums/Soft Tissue
Pink,
firm gum tissue.
No calculus
or plaque
No
bleeding when brushing or flossing
Gum
sulcus of 3mm or less.
No
gum recession.
No
loose or mobile teeth
No
plaque traps or difficult to clean areas.
Control
the side effects of medications or systemic diseases.
Oral
lesions/ mouth sores.
Healthy Teeth
No white spots or areas of demineralization.
No active decay.
No unstable teeth due to large fillings.
No sensitivity to hot or cold, sweet foods and drinks.
Pain free.
Alignment of the teeth.
Attractive smile.
No tooth structure lost due to erosion, abrasion or grinding
Healthy Habits
Brush
2x daily with proper technique and tools.
Floss
or irrigate between your teeth daily.
Limit
quantity and frequency of acid & sugar containing foods and drink.
Smoke
free
Fresh
breath
Make
sure you have sufficient saliva quality and quantity.
Smooth
jaw function.
If
you have any concerns with these indicators please ask us about your overall
risk in those areas.
Thank
you for a wonderful year! We look
forward to all that 2016 brings.
Dr.
John Mashni