Centre for Distinctive Dentistry Blog - Dr. Ned Nippoldt

I just read a recent study from the University of California in San Francisco that shows a correlation between the oral health of mothers and their children. The study concludes that mothers with untreated tooth decay are twice as likely to have children who also have tooth decay.

For me, this emphasizes my belief in the importance of every member of the family to maintain excellent dental health. Too often parents put off their own health needs until their children are grown and on their own. Many of my colleagues have reported that they've noticed in this economy that patients are denying or delaying dental treatment. That's too bad, not only from a health standpoint - as dental disease can lead to many systemic health problems - but also from an economic standpoint. Treating decay when it's small is less invasive than waiting until it hurts to treat it. Untreated decay most often leads to more involved and expensive procedures in the future.

Remember, taking care of your own healthcare needs is an important step in taking care of the healthcare needs of your children.

If you are looking for a family dentist in the Woodbury, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN or Hudson, WI area to care for the dental health of you and your children, please give Dr. Nippoldt a call at
651-739-8573.

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