Healthy teeth affect nearly every aspect of our lives - even our overall health.
Although a twice-yearly appointment with a dentist is important for preventing cavities, gum disease, and other conditions linked to poor oral health, a high number of consumers, especially men, still lack a regular dentist and neglect to schedule routine dental visits, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing education. An additional 17 percent called the service because they were new to the area and 10 percent called because they had a dental problem. Dental Health Decisions Men were less likely than women to seek preventative dental care and often neglect oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. Results revealed 81 percent of callers seeking a dentist for themselves were women. It's about more than just your smile.