Your Oral Health Affects Your Medical Health-Getting Back to Health During the Corona Pandemic

During the Corona Pandemic, most dental offices have only been open for emergency coverage. Routine cleanings, checkups and interceptive care have been delayed. Untreated dental issues which are mostly silent so not noticed without professional diagnosis only get more complex and expensive over time without treatment. This is why it’s so important to go for a dental cleaning and checkup as soon as your dental office is allowed to open for routine care again.

In addition, a wealth of scientific research has proven that your oral health directly impacts your overall health. Without staying on a regular schedule of dental cleanings, most adults will begin to develop periodontal or gum disease. You may have genetic predispositions to this and already know that you are at risk for this. Periodontal disease has now been classified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. Poor oral health can affect GI disorders, increase risks for cancers and also lead to low birth weight babies in pregnant women. A compromised ability to eat will adversely affect your nutritional status which in turn can cause or aggravate multiple medical conditions.

Many long term studies have shown that good oral health directly increases your lifespan. Dental offices will be backed up to reschedule many cancelled appointments during the pandemic. In addition, to maintain social distancing, more limited appointments will be available making it more difficult to take care of yourself. Taking care of your teeth and gums is the first step in taking care of you! Call your dentist today to get back on track.

For more information, you can contact Dr. Michael Krochak at

drk@nycsmilespa.com

NYC Smile Spa

30 E. 60th St., Rm 1201

New York, NY 10022

(212) 838-2900

Relax and smile!