Fall Newsletter - October Promotion

Happy Fall!

In this issue:

September: Oral Health Month

Did you know...25% of oral cancer victims do not use tobacco or alcohol and have no other lifestyle risks. National Oral Health Month is coming to an end! And so is our promotion...get your Vizilite Plus oral cancer screening today! There is only 1 day left to receive 50% off oral cancer screenings. Visit our web site to learn more!

October: Dental Hygiene Month

Can you remember the last time you changed your toothbrush? Has it been 3 months? 6 months? A year? More than a year? At Hudec Dental, we recommend that you change your brush every 3 months. Tooth brushing plays an important everyday role for oral hygiene and plaque removal. That’s why Hudec Dental will offer a FREE “toothbrush exchange.” When you bring us your old toothbrush we’ll recycle it and give you a brand new one. You must bring in your old brush in a plastic zip lock bag. Only one exchange per person. Some other restriction may apply. Special offers expire October 31, 2010.

Oral-b Special Offers:

• 20% off Oral-b Vitality Brushes
• $99 Oral-b Triumph Rechargeable Brush (Plus 50% off manufacturer rebate!)

November: American Diabetes Month

Taking care of your month is particularly important for diabetics. Those with diabetes are at risk for periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue that supports the teeth. This disease may also make it hard to control blood glucose levels. Proper oral hygiene is not only essential for your teeth and gums, but your overall health. The best way to achieve good oral health is to prevent disease through controlling glucose levels, daily brushing and flossing and visiting your dentist regularly. Uncontrolled diabetes will more likely cause problems to develop in your mouth.

Have a great day!

Hudec Dental

Seniors: Importance of Oral Healthcare

Proper oral healthcare can keep you smiling well into retirement. Tooth loss is the result of a preventative oral disease and not the aging process. Taking care of your teeth can help them last a lifetime.

Importance of oral healthcare for seniors.

As you get older, you dental needs become more and more particular. Making regular trips to the dentist are even more vital. The most common problem to watch for is gum disease.

Advanced gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissue that supports the teeth. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Many adults do not realize the importance of taking care of their gums as well as their teeth.

Early stage gum disease also known as gingivitis. It can easily be prevented with proper oral hygiene. The most common symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen gums and bleeding when you brush.  See a dentist for treatment if you have any of these symptoms. Gingivitis can turn into periodontitis, a severe gum disease if left untreated.

Periodontitis is a severe stage of gum disease that causes your gums and bone supporting the teeth to break down. Gums begin to recede from the teeth and the bone supporting the teeth is destroyed, which in turn causes tooth loss.

Proper oral hygiene is not only essential for your teeth and gums, but your overall health. Research shows poor oral healthcare is linked to health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. The best way to achieve good oral health is to prevent disease through daily brushing and flossing and visiting your dentist regularly.