| Aspen Dental connects oral health and overall health. Periodontal disease affects about 75% of adults in the United States, yet most people don't know they have it. Why are regular dental exams so important for those who have their natural teeth and even for those who don't. Aspen Dental provides dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration. |
| Aspen Dental tells us to get a healthy smile for the holidays. The upcoming holidays is a time when many of us get to spend time with family, friends, business associates. We certainly want to look our best for all those holiday photos. That means having a great, beautiful smile. |
| Our nation’s economy continues to flounder…unemployment is more than 9 percent…people are losing health benefits or choosing not to participate in their company’s benefits plan. People are dealing with difficult choices—even when it comes to taking care of themselves. Some people are inclined to put off medical care unless it’s an emergency. This is often the case when it comes to our oral health. |
| Dental hygiene can help protect people from more than just tooth decay. Aspen Dental discusses some of the links between oral care and overall health.Dental hygiene can help protect people from more than just tooth decay. Aspen Dental discusses some of the links between oral care and overall health. |
| There’s a growing body of research to indicate that gum disease is linked with the incidence of all kinds of common health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Part of the problem is that gum disease is painless, so people may not even realize that they have a problem. But a survey by the Journal of Dental Hygiene found that the reasons range from concerns about cost and missing work to fear and embarrassment. The good news is that oral cancer can be treated if discovered early – that’s why screening is so important. At Aspen Dental, they offer patients a screening called Vizilite Plus, which uses a blue-light, “glowstick” technology to detect oral cancer. |
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