How many tons of produce, meat, pastries, etc., are consumed…
How many gallons of hot or cold liquids of varying substances swallowed…
How many ideas developed and dreams defined…
How many emotions expressed…How many pleasure derived from the single mouth of each individual in each lifetime?

As a practicing dentist, I am repeatedly amazed by misconceptions people have concerning their mouths. Oral disease effects 98% of our population, when 90% of oral disease is preventable at home.  The way we are perceived by others and perceive ourselves is in part determined by the condition of our mouths.   The way we feel and our general health is effected by the condition of our mouths.  Yet.   I often hear  “It’s only a tooth.”    With few exceptions, dentistry replacement of missing teeth or alter the cosmetic appearance of teeth, patients have a basic understanding and knowledge of THEIR mouths and maintain their mouths and prosthesis, the prognosis remains guarded.

I firmly believe the least amount of dental intervention a person has, the better off they are. I thank God that dentistry has advanced to the point that we can provide viable solutions to all dental problems.  I find many folks with recurrent problems were either misinformed or simply never understood what they could expect from treatment received or never understood what was required of them at home.  I believed all dental patients should ask questions regarding their treatment if it hasn’t been adequately explained.  Only informed patients have a chance for treatment to have lasting benefits.

There is no one in our society who can not have pride in a pleasing dental appearance which is healthy and functioning well…no one.   I have seen people bemoan an  $50.00 filling on their way shopping while wearing $90 jeans and driving a $60,000 automobile.   I suppose the issue is one of priorities and mass marketing.  I am too often asked questions such as, “how much is THIS going to cost?”  And that is very important, but more appropriate to add would be, “How shall I benefit in appearance and function”. Most appropriate would be, “What can I do to maintain oral health and keep dental treatment costs at a minimum?”

At Healthy Body Dental – Dr. Anthony Adams, considers your total health before making a recommendation to enhance your smile or your oral health. We know the choices our patients make will effect more than their smile.  Healthy Body, Healthy Smile.