OPEN WIDE! SHOW US YOUR TEETH!

Remember to Open Wide!  Yes the examination performed by Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart continues with the inspection of inside your mouth.  The mouth is an open book as to the health of the overall body.  Periodontal disease which is when the gums pull away from the teeth can indicate diabetes, cardiovascular probl

ems, or respiratory diseases.     When looking inside the cheeks and lower gums, diffuse brown patches could be a sign of a hormonal disorder.  Ulcerated lesions or sores could mean that cancer has progressed in the body.  These are just a few of the indicators that dentist observe during this evaluation.  The dental examination is a very important part of the of your dental appointment that includes the cleaning of your teeth.  Remember to Open Wide and Show Your Teeth for your benefit!  Contact Family Dentistry in Newburgh at 853-3313 for the dental examination that your health deserves.