A Changing Role

There was a time not so long ago when people thought of their medical doctors as health providers and their dentists as, well, dentists. Doctors diagnosed your illnesses, attended to your general health , delivered your babies and dealt with traumatic emergencies. Dentists fixed your teeth when they hurt, pulled them out if they really hurt and gave you lectures about brushing and flossing.

Well, times have changed. Dentists are now acknowledged to be the primary oral health care provider and your oral health is recognized as a major cornerstone of your general health. In addition, the state of your oral health often provides the first indications of major health problems.

Scientists now suspect that bacteria in the mouth, often in infected gums can move throughout the body. Once there, it can increase arterial plaque which restricts blood flow and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.

We believe that preventive dentistry is the fundamental basis of oral health care. By taking care of your dental health, you are taking an important step towards your overall health and quality of life.