NEWS STORY: The Appointment You Can’t Afford to Skip - Men's Health

Posted: June 14, 2012 / Source: http://news.menshealth.com/go-

There are bad teeth all around you! One in five Americans has an untreated cavity, according to a new government report.

And guess what? A cavity isn’t just a black hole in your tooth—it’s an infectious disease. While you can see an infection on your arm, a tooth infection can usually only be detected by an X-ray, says John M. Coke, D.D.S., professor of General Dentistry & Oral Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry.

If you’re sensitive to cold and sweets, or experience pain biting on a tooth, you might have a cavity. Let it grow and you’ll be left with a decaying, dying tooth, and an expensive dental procedure, says Coke.

We know you’re busy, but here are three reasons to make your twice-yearly dentist appointment.

Read full article here: The Appointment You Can't Afford to Skip

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