Periodontal, gum, disease is one of the most prevalent oral and overall health issues among US adults. In fact, advanced gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among people over the age of 35. Additionally, periodontal disease has been linked to numerous overall health concerns including heart disease, diabetes, and preterm and low weight births. The prevalence of gum disease is due in part to the fact that the early warning signs are very subtle and easily go unnoticed. This is one reason why visiting Strohman Dental, your trusted general and family dentist in Wichita Falls, every six months is so important.
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Learn Risks of Untreated Gum Disease from Your Dentist in Wichita Falls
August 20, 2016
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Wichita Falls Dentist: Fluoride Crucial for Oral Health
October 31, 2015
When it comes to keeping your teeth as healthy as possible, you know the basics: brush, floss, visit the dentist. You can also be sure to eat a variety rich in vitamins and minerals, and work to add in exposure of the mineral fluoride through your toothpaste, mouthwash or other means. Learn more about fluoride, why it’s so important and how you can make sure you’re getting enough today. Your Wichita Falls dentist is in with answers.
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Head Your Kids Down The Path To Excellent Oral Health
September 8, 2015
Parents, your children are your world. There are no two ways about it. It’s your duty as a parent to be there for your child throughout their lives offering valuable advice and providing them with the proper health care that is necessary. Included in this specialized healthcare is their oral health. If you didn’t know before, overall health and oral health are closely linked. When one isn’t performing the way it should, the other suffers. Diseases and infections can cause a patient to experience chronic migraines and other physical ailments.
The important thing to know is everyone here at Strohman Dental wants your child to live a life full of excellent oral health. There’s only so much we can do from our office – the rest is up to you. Proper home dental care is essential to keep oral health operating sufficiently. From brushing teeth and flossing to coming in for a dental checkup, your oral health is of great importance to us. Not having great oral health will allow diseases and other issues to develop in your mouth. By heeding our advice, you’ll be able to set your child on the right dental-health path using our family dentistry services. Dr. Strohman is the dentist Wichita Falls residents can trust.
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Oral Hygiene and Your Overall Health – Two Peas in a Very Complex Pod
August 17, 2015
Oral hygiene and your overall health go together like peas and carrots. Like peanut butter and jam. Like mashed potatoes and gravy. Mmmmm…mashed potatoes and gravy…wait. This isn’t that type of blog. Thanksgiving is a few months away.
We’re talking about keeping your oral health in peak condition throughout the year so you can keep your overall health in even better condition. When you go in for a physical for a doctor, he or she will make sure everything is working the way it should. The same concept is applied at the dentist’s office, too. During oral checkups we thoroughly examine your mouth to ensure everything is in working order and nothing looks out of sorts. Our office in Wichita, TX can help keep tabs on your oral health while maintaining your overall health. It’s like knocking two birds out with one stone. Dr. Shelly Strohman and her dental team are here to help with any dental issue that arises. We don’t want your entire body suffering from a dental issue, so let’s clean it up with the best dentistry services around. Dr. Strohman is the dentist Wichita Falls can trust.
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