At this time of year, the dental practice of Ron Hernandez, DDS, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, want to encourage our patients in Fremont, California, to consider how important a healthy smile is to one’s overall well-being.
Just consider this; according to the findings of Dr. Lissa Rankin in her bestseller, “Mind Over Medicine”, happy people live up to ten years longer than unhappy people, and optimists have a 77% lower risk of heart disease and gum disease than people who are pessimists.
Self-Image: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry conducted a Whitening Survey in 2012 and found that 99.7% of Americans believe a smile is an important social asset. In fact, 74% of the respondents felt that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances of having career success, and 96% of adults felt that an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex.
Nutrition and Energy: Along with a positive self-image, your teeth provide a necessary function to your overall health. They grind the food you eat to provide nourishment to your body. In fact, proper saliva production along with your pearly whites break down these nutrients, helping to prevent diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, lower bloating and gas to improve your digestion. This process also helps with weight loss and give you energy by helping your body better absorb nutrients.
Effective Communication: Your healthy smile also helps you speak and communicate with the people around you. This allows you to interact with friends, family, co-workers and the various people you interact with during a typical day. Daily interactions truly provide a vital service and you can thank your pearly whites for that!
If you can appreciate what your smile does for you, you can show your gratitude every day! At Ron Hernandez, DDS in Fremont, California, we recommend brushing and flossing daily, chewing sugarless gum and staying properly hydrated for a healthy smile. Also, if you haven’t had your second cleaning for the year with Dr. Ron Hernandez, we invite you to schedule your next visit by calling 510-248-4847 today!