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Dental care pays dividends in overall health

Downsized employees not only have lost medical benefits, but dental coverage, too, said Locke, who received her dental hygiene certificate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia.

“People may not be aware of many subtle dental changes, because they don’t feel them or recognize them. This can result in delayed or skipped dental visits,” said Locke, a Marlboro resident who has been an active dental hygienist for 30 years. “It takes a trained dental professional to see small changes that if left untreated may develop into major costly dental problems or even medical diseases.”

The key to good dental health, she said, is education and knowledge.

“One of my key roles as a dental hygienist is to explain to patients the etiology of dental diseases and what individuals can do to prevent dental problems. These dental ‘issues’ if left unchecked could affect a person’s ability to eat properly, compromising one’s ability to maintain proper nutrition, which in turn may negatively impact one’s general health.

“Bleeding of the gums and inflammation [puffiness] in the gums is not a normal dental state,” said Locke, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in health education from New York University. “It is estimated that more than 90 percent of the population is afflicted with some level of gum disease, which is a slow, relatively painless process that, if left untreated, can result in bone degradation and eventual tooth loss.”

She said the dental office is the starting point for dental education.

“Ask questions about your mouth, the proper way to floss and brush, and what dental aids or rinses really work,” said Locke, who also earned a Master of Business Administration degree in health care administration from the Bernard M.Baruch College and Mount Sinai School of Medicine joint program in New York. "Education can take possession of your dental health and general."

A good flossing and brushing of teeth, she says, are preventive measures that can be done at home. "We recommend brushing with a soft brush to a minimum of twice a day, preferably after meals," said Locke. "Flossing daily is essential to remove plaque between teeth that s' it is not removed, the forms of calculation, or tartar, which can destroy the fibers that hold teeth in place.

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