Oral health affects your overall health, not just your teeth and gums. Many diseases originate or show early signs in the mouth. Dental hygienists are educated to find early signs and work with their patients to resolve problems quickly. Healthy gums are just as important as healthy teeth. Dental hygienists help parents learn how to keep their infant s mouth clean and healthy before they start teething.
Laughter plays an important role in our physical health.
Doctors studying the effects of humor on our bodies have found that laughter increases the activity of cells that inhibit tumor growth, and can boost the immune system and virus-fighting hormones. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month . Dental hygienists can often help detect signs of child abuse because they have close contact with a patient s head and neck area. They can serve as a valuable community resource to fight this serious problem. Educate your readers about the important role dental hygienists can play in keeping our children safe.