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HEALTH RESOURCES
Top Ten Dental Health Mistakes Of Women Over 35 Contributed
by Michele Howe
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According to Dr. Peter Urbanik at Brookview Dental in Sylvania, Ohio, women
over the age of thirty-five can make similar missteps in caring for their
dental health. Dr. Urbanik cites the following list of mistakes as those he
routinely sees during the course of his practice.
1. Infrequent check-ups. Twice yearly cleanings and oral screenings are
essential for individuals of all ages. For women over thirty-five, this
bi-yearly check-up becomes even more important in the prevention of teeth,
gum, and mouth disease. Women need to understand the impact minor lapses
have upon their overall dental and physical health. Even flossing
incorrectly can precipitate gum disease, which left untreated, will
eventually bring on unnecessary tooth loss.
2. Consuming too much caffeine in one's daily diet. People may realize that
coffee and tea are staining to the teeth; however, most do not understand
that excessive caffeine contributes to grinding of the teeth as well.
 3. Misses the connection between headaches and dentistry. If you have
frustrating headaches and are having trouble getting resolution from your
physician, ask a dentist for a consultation for TMJ.
4. Failing to see the importance of replacing missing back teeth. Whenever a
tooth is removed, the empty space needs to be filled with a replacement.
Otherwise, the bite will cave in and cause premature aging of the face even
when an individual's teeth are not visible.
5. Underestimating the ease of straightening teeth with today's treatment
options such as invisalign or clear orthodontics. Invisalign is an
orthodontic tooth straightening system based on removable see-through
retainers instead of braces and wires. The length of treatment depends on
the severity of the case, but can be as brief as three months.
6. Lack of proactive steps to prevent wear. Bite guards play a key part in
maintaining healthy teeth and gums by preventing undo stress as a result of
grinding. Women who grind their teeth without the protective benefit of a
night guard will prematurely lose the youthful curve of their teeth as they
become worn and take on a flat appearance.
7. Not whitening stained or discolored teeth. Bleaching is now inexpensive
and very effective. It is also one of the simplest methods to enhance and
emphasize a person's smile.
8. Neglecting to see the connection between smoking and good oral health.
Beyond the negative aesthetics of stained and discolored teeth, women who
smoke mask worsening gum problems that can result in premature (and
preventable) tooth loss.
9. Still smoking! Not deterred by the cautions cited above? Then consider
this warning: mouth, throat, and tongue cancer.
10. Does not smile enough. "Happiness is what life is all about," says Dr. Urbanik. So, put that set of multi-functional hardware to its best use by
sharing universal goodwill in the simplest way...offering a heartfelt smile.
Contributor
Michele
Howe
Author/Writer
 Michele
Howe is a book reviewer for Publishers Weekly, FaithfulReader.com, Aspiring Retail and has published
over 900 articles/reviews. She works as a manuscript critique editor for the
Christian Communicator and writes on women's health issues for the Toledo
Free Press, CatholicMom.com, Radiant, Monore Journal, CBN.com, Radiant, Godly Businesswoman, Women of
Faith, and Esprit. Howe has also published eight books for women
including:
Going It Alone: Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom,
Prayers for Homeschool Moms,
Prayers for New and Expecting Moms,
Prayers of Comfort and Strength,
Prayers to Nourish a Woman's Heart,
Successful Single Moms, and
Pilgrim Prayers for Single Mothers.
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