Dentist As Personal Trainer

Proper brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, regular professional cleanings, checkups, and x-rays, can all help ensure many years of oral health.
If you exercise regularly and adhere to a healthy diet, your dentist can be as valuable to you as your personal trainer and nutritionist. That is, the dentist can play a significant role in helping patients lead longer, healthier lives. According to at least one study, oral health may be a marker for longevity. The study participants were divided into three groups: those with good natural teeth, those who wore dentures, and those with poor dental health. After ten years, it was found that people with good teeth (whether natural or artificial) were more independent and functioned at a higher level than their peers with poor teeth. They also lived longer and enjoyed better social relationships and happier moods.At the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry, we provide dental services for every type of dental problem.

Did you know?
During the course of the 10-year study of people between ages 70 and 75 mentioned above, only 33% of the people with good teeth died during the study while 48% of the people with poor teeth died.

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