FT Lauderdale Dentist Says, Despite the economy, "ORAL HEALTHCARE CAN'T WAIT"

Dr Yani McConnell DMD in Fort Lauderdale is launching a local consumer awareness campaign to alert members of the community about the potential risks of postponing dental appointments and neglecting their oral health. End Quote

Fort Lauderdale, FL (1888PressRelease) June 09, 2011 - There's no denying that the last several years have been tough financially for many of Fort Lauderdale residents. The current economic climate is causing many people to either postpone the treatment plans recommended by their dentists, or to put off dental visits altogether. Unfortunately, there are long-term health risks associated with postponing oral care.

Some of the risks that I am referring to include the following:

•Tooth decay is a progressive disease. Postponing treatment can lead to more complex, more expensive treatment, such as a root canal or extraction.

•Tooth decay is a communicable disease. Your untreated cavities can be spread to your loved ones.

•Recent studies have linked undiagnosed and untreated periodontal disease with a negative impact on patients with heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic health conditions.

•Chronic bad breath is usually due to conditions that may be easily prevented by regular oral hygiene appointments and consultation.

With so many people looking for jobs or worried about their job security, it must be noted that having bad breath and discolored, damaged, or missing teeth are the kiss of death in today's competitive job market. Your smile is the first thing employers, managers, and co-workers notice.

You may think that Oral Healthcare Can't Wait Campaign just a way for dentists to make money during tough times? Absolutely not, the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body and its overall health. If more people realized this, they would prioritize their discretionary spending accordingly. Choosing between undergoing periodontal disease treatment and buying a new cell phone would become a no-brainer.

•My office is primarily focused on prevention when my patients allow them to do so. However, many wait until emergency conditions such as pain prevail. By this time, the course of treatment is more invasive and costly.

•Like my office many dentists are very flexible when it comes to paying out-of-pocket expenses. Ask about using a credit card or payment plans.

•While any treatment recommend in my office is deemed necessary, in difficult time we can help in prioritizing your treatment plan. We can go over what the most be completed immediately and what can be delayed.

Oral Healthcare Can't Wait is a very important national initiative with the ultimate goal of sustaining and improving oral health in America, I'm very proud to do my part and spread the message within my local community. I invite the residents of Broward County to stop by my office.

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