My Dentists, supporting National Children’s Dental Health Month

Last week, we blogged about the need to screen for gum and heart disease during the month of February, which is designated "America's Heart Month." Well, February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Drs. Pinnavaia, Yeager and Michalski are here to tell you about the need for preventative oral care in kids.

For 60 Februaries, the American Dental Association, or ADA, has sponsored National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. National Children's Dental Health Month began as a one-day event in 1941 in a Cleveland, OH clinic. Forty years later, in 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Each February, Drs. Pinnavaia, Yeager and Michalski and thousands of dental professionals focus on the preventive oral care of America's children. Our staff want you to remember developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Has your child visited My Dentists the past six months? If not, it’s time to give us a call and schedule an appointment!

February is American Heart Month, from Drs. Yeager, Pinnavaia and Michalski

Did you know February is Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart, say Drs. Yeager, Michalski and Pinnavaia. Cardiovascular disease remains American's number one killer, according to the American Heart Association. Recent studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care.

Visiting our office regularly can help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. And because people with dental insurance are more likely to visit their dentist when they should, a healthy mouth begins with a visit to My Dentists. In observance of Heart Month, it’s also important to know your numbers: blood pressure (less than 120/80), cholesterol (less than 200) and BMI (less than 25). If you have any questions about heart health, or about your treatment here at My Dentists, please give us a call today.

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