Can Oral Health Be Linked to Dementia?

Oral Health is Your Window to A Healthy Body

According to dental researchers, there is a relationship between oral health habits and dementia. In reviewing a University of California study, oral health habits may affect whether a person develops dementia later in life. Researchers measured oral health habits of residents of a Laguna Hills, CA retirement community between 1992 and 2010. They followed 5,468 adults with no previous diagnosis of dementia age and a median age of 81 and determined that participants who reported brushing their teeth less than once per day had up to a 65 percent greater risk of developing dementia than those who brushed three times daily. 

Oral health is a necessary part of overall wellness, and your dentists at South Coast Family Dentistry strongly recommend twice yearly visits for an exam and professional cleaning to remove plaque and tarter buildup and keep decay and disease at bay. Our patients who have been diagnosed with periodontal disease may need more frequent visits depending upon the progression of their oral disease.

Schedule your appointment today by calling us at (541) 982-2175 or click here to request your appointment online! We look forward to serving our Coos Bay and North Bend, OR area patients!

Can You Afford to Skimp on Dental Care?



Dr. Bailey and a patient discuss
hygiene needs at a preventive visit
in Coos Bay, OR.
 

We all know life can be busy, and n the current economic crunch, it may be tempting to skimp on dental care. But don’t neglect your oral health. Your dental care is just as important now as it was when you were a kid. Untreated dental disease can lead to serious health problems such as infection, damage to bone or nerve and tooth loss. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day and see your Coos Bay & North Bend, OR dentist regularly.

We want to help you keep more of your money for other essentials and that is why we encourage you to get regular dental checkups. Insurance companies know that prevention is far less costly than cures and that is why most policies cover routine dental checkup and cleanings.

The best way to avoid more expensive dental procedures is to follow a home dental hygiene program and maintain regular checkups to identify issues before they become full-blown problems needing costly intervention.

Fact Check:
Did you know that the average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth? If you are missing one or more teeth, there are plenty of reasons to correct the problem. Dr. Damion Gilday has many treatments to restore your smile.

The ADA website has many great resources for kids and adults of all ages - and Dr. Gilday recommends that you visit the pages often for great information on keeping mouth healthy all year long!

To learn more, visit MouthHealthy.org.

Ready to Schedule Your Appointment With Dr. Bacon and Dr. Bailey?
We look forward to welcoming new and returning patients! Has it been a few years since we've seen your family? We still consider you our patient and we would love to see you back in the office to check up on your dental health and assist you in getting back on a healthy track. Call our office today!

Advantages of Digital X-Rays

At South Coast Family Dentistry we embrace new technology that gives significant advantages over traditional dentistry equipment.

X-rays (Radiographs)
X-rays are a primary tool for early identification of dental problems. Detecting issues with X-rays before they become problems can save you money in the long run by preventing the need for more extensive, expensive procedures or surgeries. X-rays are primarily used to detect:

• Internal tooth decay
• Cysts (fluid filled sacks at the base of your teeth)
• Tumors, both cancerous and non-cancerous
• Impacted teeth
• Teeth that are still coming in

Digital X-rays Advantages
Digital X-rays have several advantages over traditional film based X-rays:

• They emit up to 90% less radiation
• They are ready for examination nearly instantly
• They can be viewed on a computer screen
• Their image can be refined and enlarged
• They are greener; no chemicals are needed for processing

To learn more about the digital technologies we offer to our Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR patients, please call us today.

Welcome to South Coast Family Dentistry

The dental staff at South Coast Family Dentistry are committed to our patient's care and dental well-being. Through continued educational studies, our dental assistants and front office staff learn new technologies and techniques to make your time comfortable and provide the highest level of customer service. We invite you to meet Dr. Ryan Bailey and Dr. William Bacon and their staff and see for yourself the excellent care we provide!

Our front office staff are here to answer your questions about dental insurance benefits, treatment costs, and all financial matters. From scheduling your initial appointment with our doctors, greeting you as you arrive, to sitting down with you to discuss your treatment options, you will feel comfortable and in experienced hands.
Our caring and highly-trained dental assistants and hygienists will be with you every step of the way during your appointments with Dr. Bailey and Dr. Bacon. We understand that many patients feel anxiety during dentistry, and we know that with superior care and a comforting environment, that anxiety can be greatly reduced. Come and see why our patients have made South Coast Family Dentistry their dental home.

We serve patients in Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR, and the surrounding communities. We look forward to meeting you, and scheduling your first appointment!