If you truly are what you eat, then the mouth is the gateway to a strong, healthy body. You need healthy teeth and gums to breakdown healthy, nutritious foods to support your whole body health, no surprise there. What if we told you that infection and decay in your mouth could be harmful to your entire body? At Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we know that the connection between your oral and whole body health is about more than digestion, and we’re dedicated to patient education and preventive care. Call to schedule a checkup with Dr. Carol Morgan at our convenient Virginia Beach, VA office.

The Family Dentist Virginia Beach Trusts with their Smiles

You may know that swapping sugary, starchy foods for more nutrient rich meals will help improve your health from head to toe, but did you know that the mouth-body connection goes deeper? Recent studies have shown a significant link between oral health and numerous systemic diseases. The most significant impact on health occurs with people suffering from periodontal (gum) disease. Patients who suffer from gum disease are at a higher risk for blood clots, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and gum diseases is known to cause difficulties for patients who are pregnant or who have diabetes.

Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day is great start, but plaque and tartar bond to your enamel and build up overtime even with the most stringent at home care and dietary restrictions. We recommend visiting Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry every six months for a thorough teeth cleaning with one of our skilled dental hygienists. These cleanings remove even the most solidly bonded plaque, and ensure the plaque causing bacteria don’t do further damage causing infection or inflammation.

Dental checkups and hygiene appointments also allow us the opportunity to screen for numerous conditions that effect more than just your smile. Our dental care professionals screen for gum disease, tooth decay, oral cancer, bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching), and TMJ disorder at every appointment. Early detection of these potentially detrimental health issues allows our team to treat the underlying causes and make recommendations for changes or additions to your at-home care routine.

Our teeth change throughout our lives and dental health varies from person to person. Let Dr. Morgan help you care for your teeth at any stage of life. Our practice provides dental sealants to block out cavities in susceptible, young smiles. Men are at a much higher risk for gum disease, and should be screened regularly and receive an extremely thorough cleaning around the gum line from our hygienists. Women are more likely to suffer from bruxism which can cause the biting surface of teeth to have deep grooves and ridges that are susceptible to bacterial growth. A nightguard to reduce the effects of bruxism, and dental sealants can be utilized to protect your teeth from harmful decay. Pregnant women often suffer from a form of gum disease referred to as pregnancy gingivitis that is linked to preterm or underweight birth. We recommend visiting us if you’re newly pregnant or planning to be pregnant to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. As we age, our bones become susceptible to osteoporosis. Dentists are often the first to know. Periodic dental x-rays from Dr. Morgan can help alert you to potential bone density loss.

Don’t Visit Any Dentist – Visit the Best Dentist, Virginia Beach

We want our patients to be happy and healthy and keep their beautiful smiles for a life time. Regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings paired with excellent at-home oral hygiene is the first step towards a happier healthier you. Call to schedule your checkup with Dr. Carol Morgan and the superior Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry team. Our Virginia Beach, VA office is worth the drive from nearby locations Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and beyond.