Dr.
O'Rielly's Message About Dental Health
There is a saying: "Don't look a gift horse in the
mouth". Its origin is based on the fact that an animal’s dental
health will always reveal the status of its overall vitality. Checking
the horse's mouth will show whether this ‘gift’ warrants the food, shelter and
care it needs.
A healthy mouth is the gift we give to ourselves. Always
get the best quality dentistry you can afford. The mouth is the gateway
to the body, so money spent for your dental health is a very practical
investment
in long term healthy living
.
With health care costs soaring, it is important to realize that
prevention is always the best strategy. And preventive dentistry is
always the best approach to your dental health. As with any investment,
include your budget for dentistry within your financial planning.
Your dental health is also an important investment in the beauty
of your smile, in how you look and feel about yourself. Technical advances
available in bonded dentistry
today make it possible for all your dental work to be durable and
bio-compatible, and to look and feel natural. Besides contributing to your
dental health, any dentistry you have done should be considered cosmetic in
nature as well.
The dentist you like and trust will always be an asset to your
health support team. Find a dentist who inspires your confidence. Trust is only
possible when the dentist takes time to explain all the different aspects of
the patient's dental health. Just as important is finding a dentist who listens
to what you have to say. That way all your concerns can be resolved and your
desires included in the final result. Over the years, Dr. O'Rielly has seen
that the outcome of treatment is always most positive and successful when the
patient understands the process and is involved in their treatment.
The environment in the office will
also play a role in the overall quality of your experience of dental treatment. Attention to air and water are two aspects of
this, as is the use of bio-friendly dental materials. Your dentist’s environmental
awareness
also plays a role in contributing to the community
as a whole.
When you have found a dentist you are happy with, stay current
with your ongoing care. Make the commitment to your dental health
and do any work you might require. Once again the emphasis is on prevention,
because preventive maintenance is invariably preferable to fixing problems that
have worsened over time. Regularly scheduled check-ups and cleanings are always
advisable. In the long run this is a much easier path than deferred treatment.