For patients who visited Dr. Keuning or Dr. Riley back in January or February, now is the perfect time to schedule your second visit with our Juno Beach team. Not only is August the eighth month of the year, it’s a sign that we’re entering the home stretch of 2013.Within the next month, children will be going back to school, and not long after that, the holiday season will be on everyone’s mind.

All of which means your life is about to get busier. Make time for your next checkup and cleaning now, while you have it available.

During every checkup and cleaning, Dr. Keuning and Dr. Riley look for some of the most common oral health issues a patient can face. That includes the obvious, like gum disease and tooth decay, but it also involve neuromuscular problems and oral cancer. It’s only through having a thorough understanding of your current needs that an effective diagnosis can be made.

If we find any reason to suggest extra care, you can look forward to excellent cosmetic and restorative care from our Juno Beach dental team. With our years of experience, our education, and our continued eagerness to learn, we’re helping patients achieve healthy smiles and a better sense of wellbeing.

To schedule your next appointment with Juno Beach Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry, call us today. We’re happy to serve patients from Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Tequesta.

Your oral and overall health are much more connected than most people realize. For example, gum disease doesn’t just have an impact on your smile’s wellbeing; it’s also been connected to other health problems, like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s and preterm birth.

But even patients who were aware of this connection might not have realized there’s also a connection between oral health and hormone levels. In that case, the truth is surprising. As it turns out, the rise or fall of hormone levels in the body has an effect on one’s vulnerability to gum disease. Women will experience this more than men because of the hormone changes they experience throughout life. Some of the biggest cases include puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. But those aren’t the only times when hormone levels will change. Women taking birth control may be more susceptible, as are women who are about to begin their period.

So, what does that mean for patients of Juno Beach Restorative and Aesthetic?

It means that regular exams and checkups should be a priority. The whole point of regular visits is to catch gum disease before it has a chance to become more serious. During your visit, if Dr. Keuning or Dr. Riley finds anything, a treatment plan can be put together immediately.

Are you a woman who is pregnant or taking birth control? Let us know, and be sure you make regular care a priority. Also, remember to brush at least twice a day, floss once, and rinse with a fluoride or antibacterial mouthwash.

Call us today to schedule your next appointment. Dr. Keuning and Dr. Riley serve patients from Juno Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, North Palm Beach, Tequesta, and beyond.