Dental health must remain a priority.
Maintaining good oral health is about more than just having straight, white teeth, it has been noted. 
FW Business reported more needs to be done to ensure people are aware of the dangers that surround poor oral health and the consequences of not getting regular check-ups with their dentist.
Dr Kavitha Viswanathan, assistant professor for paediatric dentistry at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, commented: “Oral health is tied to overall health … and yet the general public still isn’t widely aware of this. A tooth infection can spread into the bloodstream and cause serious illness, for example.”
Elsewhere, Softouch Dental Care of North Carolina recently claimed anyone who has suffered damage to their teeth should make sure they visit a dentist quickly, as the area could harbour bacteria.
The surgery noted filling and dental bonding can help reduce this problem, although for more severe cases the use of porcelain dental veneers could be more appropriate.
