Regular dental cleanings and check-ups catch cavities and gum disease early, but also detect heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Chronic headaches and tinnitus often come from teeth grinding. Most health insurance plans don't cover dental work, so you pay out-of-pocket.
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Did you know that taking care of our teeth, especially regular cleanings, x-rays, and checkups, can not only prevent cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss, but can also catch many other health problems in the earliest stages, like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis? So in addition to common oral health problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and cracked or chipped teeth, Even seemingly unrelated health issues, like chronic headaches or ringing in the ears, can be caused by teeth grinding or jaw disorders and are often referred to a dental doctor instead of a medical doctor. But most health insurance plans do not include dental care, which means that we need to pay for our dental care separately, including preventive maintenance like regular exams and teeth cleanings. As well as common dental procedures like tooth extractions, drilling and filling, root canals, caps or crowns, replacement of missing, damaged, deformed, or discolored teeth.