It\u2019s so nice to relax in the summer.\u00a0 That\u2019s what summer vacations are all about.\u00a0 But there are some things we shouldn\u2019t let go when warm weather comes, especially good dental care habits.\u00a0 Remember summer is a great time to ensure your kids are up to date on their dental cleanings and exams while they are out of school.\u00a0 It is also a great time to plan any dental treatment you know you need in order to maximize your benefits and not risk waiting and needing more extensive treatment.<\/p>\n
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums isn\u2019t just about fresh breath or a sparkly smile.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to your overall health.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because gum disease, or periodontal disease can erode the foundation of your mouth, and could pose a threat to your body. \u00a0If you have gum disease that means that bacteria \u00a0is traveling from your mouth to all parts of your body and has been linked to stroke, heart disease, uncontrolled diabetes and pregnancy complications.\u00a0 Gum disease is very common, with close to 80 percent of U.S. adults currently having some form of the disease.\u00a0 Other research indicates it is the leading cause of adult tooth loss if left untreated.<\/p>\n
There are many other health benefits that people don\u2019t associate with their dental cleanings.\u00a0 At each visit your dental hygienist will check your blood pressure, perform an oral cancer screening and provide you with valuable information specific to your health history.\u00a0 Prevention is always cheaper than having to restore a tooth due to lack of proper dental care.<\/p>\n
Dr. Donnelly\u2019s goal is to provide all of his patients with a healthy smile they can be proud of showing off! Don\u2019t forget to call and schedule your cleaning appointments and we hope everyone has time this summer to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.\u00a0 Call Dr. Donnelly\u2019s office in San Marcos at (512)396-5225. VOTED BEST DENTIST IN HAYS COUNTY 2012!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s so nice to relax in the summer.\u00a0 That\u2019s what summer vacations are all about.\u00a0 But there are some things we shouldn\u2019t let go when warm weather comes, especially good dental care habits.\u00a0 Remember summer is a great time to ensure your kids are up to date on their dental cleanings and exams while they […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-84","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n