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Dental Health Check Up

At MetroDental, we see dental care as part of how you sleep, eat, grow, and live. Here's why.

Most of us think of the dentist as the place we go to fix a toothache or brighten a smile. Those things matter. But they're only part of the picture.

Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body. What happens in your gums, your bite, and even your airway can affect your heart, your energy, your nutrition, and your sleep. That's why, at MetroDental, we believe caring for your teeth is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health.

More than a smile

Research over the past decades has shown that oral health and general health are closely linked. Gum disease, for example, has been associated with a higher risk of heart disease1,2 and with poorer blood sugar control in people with diabetes.3 Missing or painful teeth can make it harder to eat a varied, nutritious diet, especially as we age.4 And problems with the jaw and airway can affect how well we breathe and sleep at night.5

None of this means every dental problem is a serious health problem. It means that good dental care is part of good health care, not separate from it.

Your mouth and your whole body

Tap a point on the figure, or choose a topic, to see how your dental health connects to the rest of you.

For general information only. Talk to your dentist or doctor about your own health.

Four Ways We Care For Your whole health

Here's how this approach shows up in the care we offer:

Healthy alignment, not just a straighter smile. Our dentists look at how your teeth and bite fit together, not just how your smile looks, and plan your treatment around both. 

As a certified Diamond Status Invisalign Provider since 2024, our dentists have guided patients through clear aligner treatment, from teens to busy professionals.

A healthy start for every child. The habits children build early, from brushing to diet to regular check-ups, tend to stay with them for life.6 Our pediatric dentistry team makes those first visits calm and positive, so children grow up seeing the dentist as part of staying healthy.7

Restoring the ability to eat and live well. A missing tooth affects more than appearance. Dental implants can restore comfortable chewing, help preserve the jawbone, and let patients enjoy a full, healthy diet again.8,9

Better sleep, more energy. Snoring and disrupted breathing during sleep can leave you tired during the day and, over time, have been linked to wider health risks, including heart health.10 

Through 3D Sleep, MetroDental offers a comfortable, custom-made oral appliance designed from a precise 3D scan of your mouth. With a 3D Sleep oral appliance, your airways are gently kept open to ease snoring and sleep disorders like sleep apnea, allowing you to rest better, working alongside your doctor where needed.

Care for the whole family

Since 2010, MetroDental has cared for families across four branches. Our team of 30 dentists and specialists sees patients at every stage of life: a child's first visit, a teenager's braces, a professional's busy schedule, a parent's restored smile.

What ties it all together is a simple belief: when you take care of your mouth, you're taking care of yourself.

Take the first step

Caring for your whole health can start with one simple step: a dental check-up.

Follow MetroDental on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for practical tips from our dentists on dental health and overall wellness.

References

  1. Lockhart PB, et al. Periodontal disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease: does the evidence support an independent association? A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2012;125:2520-2544. doi:10.1161/CIR.0b013e31825719f3
  2. Sanz M, et al. Periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases: Consensus report. J Clin Periodontol. 2020;47:268-288. doi:10.1111/jcpe.13189
  3. Sanz M, et al. Scientific evidence on the links between periodontal diseases and diabetes: Consensus report and guidelines of the joint workshop on periodontal diseases and diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation and the European Federation of Periodontology. J Clin Periodontol. 2018;45:138-149. doi:10.1111/jcpe.12808
  4. Gaewkhiew P, et al. Does tooth loss affect dietary intake and nutritional status? A systematic review of longitudinal studies. J Dent. 2017;67:1-8. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2017.10.012
  5. Ramar K, et al. Clinical practice guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliance therapy: an update for 2015. J Clin Sleep Med. 2015;11:773-827. doi:10.5664/jcsm.4858
  6. Broadbent JM, et al. Oral health-related beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes through the life course. J Dent Res. 2016;95:808-813. doi:10.1177/0022034516634663
  7. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Policy on the dental home. The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry. Chicago, IL: AAPD (current edition).
  8. Kutkut A, et al. A systematic review of studies comparing conventional complete denture and implant retained overdenture. J Prosthodont Res. 2018;62:1-9. doi:10.1016/j.jpor.2017.06.004
  9. Tan WL, et al. A systematic review of post-extractional alveolar hard and soft tissue dimensional changes in humans. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012;23 Suppl 5:1-21. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02375.x
  10. Yeghiazarians Y, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2021;144:e56-e67. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000988
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