Long gone are the days of dentures. The extraction of teeth and use of dentures as we age is still a treatment option but very avoidable with modern-day preventative dentistry. Maintaining healthy teeth and a healthy smile is possible no matter our age and essential to maintaining a healthy life.
There is an important link between oral health and overall health, which has been linked to cardiovascular health such as heart disease and stroke, respiratory health, and diabetes. To maintain strong overall health, we need to maintain strong and healthy teeth and gums.