The Oral-Systemic Health Link
Dr. Lodding and the entire Smile For Life Dental team are dedicated to serving you with the best possible care. Protecting the health your mouth is also beneficial for your overall wellness. Emerging scientific studies are showing many important connections between the health of your mouth and body.
For instance, if you have an infection in your mouth, you may be more at risk for serious health conditions such as:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Some cancers
- Pregnant women going into premature labor
- High Blood Pressure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Alzheimer's
- Difficulty Becoming Pregnant
Also, medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis can be affected by oral cancer, gum disease or infection. In order to offer you the best care and protection, Smile For Life Dental offers preventative oral exams, including oral DNA testing, which could save your life.
Doctors Partnering Together For Your Best Health
Everyone deserves a beautiful smile. Dr. Lodding and Smile For Life Dental hygienist, Stephanie, are dedicated to spreading the word of the mouth-body health link. They are both active participants in the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). The AAOSH is a network of medical and dental health care leaders, working to change awareness of oral health and its connection to whole body health. By changing professional and public behavior, the important role of oral-systemic link (how the mouth and body wellness are connected) will be more understood.
A visit to Smile For Life Dental can safeguard your smile – and your health. We proudly provide oral cancer screenings, oral DNA testing and a gentle, thorough examination of the tissues in your mouth. These tests are quick, painless and they provide essential information, both for your dental and total wellness.
With early detection or a risk analysis, Dr. Lodding will be able to offer you a valuable insight into your health. Early detection is vital for the best treatment of any medical condition; request your visit to Smile For Life Dental today.
Providing Oral Systemic services for Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Barrington, IL.
