As a practicing dentist and office manager at Belmont Dental Clinic (belmontdentalclinic.ca), Dr. Ghasaq Al-Bakkal expresses dedication to her patients by providing them with the best possible oral care. Dr. Ghasaq Al-Bakkal takes the overall health of her patients very seriously and focuses her practice on preventive dentistry.
Preventive dentistry focuses on dental care designed to prevent oral health problems. Healthy dental practices that correlate with preventive dentistry include brushing regularly with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, visiting the dentist regularly, and eating the proper diet.
Because some dental diseases lead to health problems in other parts of the body, preventive dental care is doubly important. Studies have shown that people with diseases of the gums are almost twice as likely to have additional chronic conditions. Diabetes and heart disease are two of the most common conditions. Inflammation of the gums tends to reduce the effectiveness of the body's ability to regulate blood sugar, which is the root of diabetes. It is also believed to cause inflammation of the blood vessels, which leads to reduced blood flow between the heart and the rest of the body.
Preventive dentistry focuses on dental care designed to prevent oral health problems. Healthy dental practices that correlate with preventive dentistry include brushing regularly with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, visiting the dentist regularly, and eating the proper diet.
Because some dental diseases lead to health problems in other parts of the body, preventive dental care is doubly important. Studies have shown that people with diseases of the gums are almost twice as likely to have additional chronic conditions. Diabetes and heart disease are two of the most common conditions. Inflammation of the gums tends to reduce the effectiveness of the body's ability to regulate blood sugar, which is the root of diabetes. It is also believed to cause inflammation of the blood vessels, which leads to reduced blood flow between the heart and the rest of the body.