{"id":3070,"date":"2015-05-04T18:39:06","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T18:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/springhilldentalassociates.com\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2016-12-05T21:40:39","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T21:40:39","slug":"general-physicians-are-putting-renewed-focus-on-oral-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/springhilldentalassociates.com\/general-physicians-are-putting-renewed-focus-on-oral-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"General Physicians Are Putting Renewed Focus On Oral Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
YOUR MOUTH SAYS A LOT…<\/strong> Even when you\u2019re not speaking. It can tell us if you\u2019ve been brushing and flossing. It also provides clues about your overall health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dentists have been aware of this for a long time. Lately, an increasing number of general practitioners are putting a renewed focus on oral evaluations during health checkups.<\/p>\n

There Are Significant Links Between Oral Health And Systemic Diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies continue to show links between our oral health and comprehensive health. Our mouths can affect the health of the rest of our bodies. For example, periodontal (gum) disease has been linked to complications with diabetes, and pre-term labor in pregnant women. There is also a high correlation between poor oral health and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alzheimer\u2019s and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

When Your Physician Says, \u201cSay Ah\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

A traditional evaluation at the beginning of a doctor\u2019s appointment is termed \u201cHEENT\u201d (head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat). Recently, health professionals have been pushing for a modification to that standard evaluation<\/a>, changing it to \u201cHEENOT\u201d instead (head, ears, eyes, nose, oral cavity, and throat).<\/p>\n

During oral exams, health professionals can catch signs of potential systemic conditions. They can also evaluate oral health and send up a red flag if it\u2019s time for that patient to see a dentist in order to improve oral health.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Skip Routine Dental Checkups<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fact that your doctor is checking your oral health is not<\/em> an excuse to skip your regular dental appointments. We\u2019re professionals in oral care, and regular maintenance from our team helps keep you healthy.\u00a0Be sure that each time your physician checks your mouth, she\u2019ll find it happy and healthy.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about your oral health, please contact us! We love talking with you.<\/p>\n

Thanks for being our valued patients and friends!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

YOUR MOUTH SAYS A LOT… Even when you\u2019re not speaking. It can tell us if you\u2019ve been brushing and flossing. It also provides clues about your overall health. Dentists have been aware of this for a long time. Lately, an increasing number of general practitioners are putting a renewed focus on oral evaluations during health …<\/p>\n

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