How Dental Problems Affect The Whole Person
 The
mouth is an important part of the whole body. The mouth affects the
whole person and is affected by the whole person. The same blood
that goes to your heart, lungs, brain and all other body parts also
go to the mouth. Research is now showing that diseased gums can
cause heart problems, strokes, lung problems, osteoporosis and low
birth weight babies in women. I believe that in the future many more
links to other diseases will be discovered.
Improper alignment of the teeth can cause facial pain,
toothaches, headaches and neck aches. Stress can cause us to clench
and grind our teeth together, resulting in numerous dental and whole
body challenges.
Many people are sensitive to components in dental fillings and
crowns. Heavy metals such as mercury and nickel are often used in
dentistry. The impact of mercury toxicity from our environment is a
growing concern. That is why we choose to not use these materials in
our dental practice.
The way our teeth look affects how we feel about our self. Our
smiles affect the appearance of our whole face. A beautiful smile
that is harmonious with our face can help us feel confident and
radiant as we smile with confidence. This turns on healthy body
chemistry and again affects our whole being. You see, the mouth and
the rest of the body are not separate even though they are often
treated that way.
Please call Dr. Stickney's office with any questions you may have
about how dentistry affects the whole person.
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