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.