A Dentist can help you for a Healthier life Style

How a Dentist can help you.... for a healthier life style...?

People all dream to live a healthier life style, but only a few take some effort to do it. They know that prevention is better than cure, but always, because of procrastination they end up at the other end. Some small things that when done routinely adds up to a healthier life style. 
Dr. Desmond John Gomez, Esthetic Dentist and Implant Surgeon at KIMS Bahrain Medical Center, highlights the importance of a routine dental consultation for a healthier life style. According to him, “Regular exercises, good eating habits, avoiding junk foods, quit smoking; brushing all are ways to achieve a dream life style. Almost all the time when you visit a Doctor you are advised some steps for a healthier life style, which are conveniently neglected. The usual answer is - No time. Healthier life styles are for people who stop procrastination, for the bold, people who like to take control of their own lives. Sadly for other spending a lot of time and money in the hospital is the only way out..! ”.

          Research has pointed out that some diseases can be diagnosed by an oral examination quite early. Swollen bleeding gums, recurrent dental infections not only causes’ loss of taste, bad smell, loss of appetite, but serious medical complications related to the heart and respiratory system as well. It has been found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease.

          According to Dr. Desmond, a diabetic patient can reduce his medical bills by 10 to 12 percent by maintaining a healthy oral hygiene. Treatment of serious gum (periodontal) disease may be the key to an uncontrolled blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes. Periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. These infections, are caused when bacteria from the upper throat are inhaled into the lower respiratory tract.

          “In short, eat healthier food, exercise regularly, brush twice daily (ask your Dentist to teach you the correct way to brush), floss at least once a day (ask your Dentist to teach you the correct way to floss); do not use tooth picks, balms and other ointments, paste or liquids which are for external use inside the mouth (your oral tissues are very sensitive). Visit your Dentist once in six months. Get your dental problems fixed as soon as possible. Don’t procrastinate. Save more, become a winner! Remember always in any condition an early diagnosis is critical”.

Dr. Desmond John Gomez, is a Esthetic Dentist and Implant Surgeon at

KIMS Bahrain Medical Center

To book your appointment call 17822123 or 17740485.