Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart, says Drs. John Rottschalk, Philip Acker, Angela Froidcoeur . Cardiovascular disease remains American's number one killer, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care.

Visiting our office on a regular basis can help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. And because people with dental insurance are more likely to visit their dentist when they should, a healthy mouth begins with a visit to Dr. John Rottschalk Dental Group. In observance of Heart Month, Drs. John Rottschalk, Philip Acker, Angela Froidcoeur says it’s also important to know your numbers: blood pressure (less than 120/80), cholesterol (less than 200) and BMI (less than 25). If you have any questions about heart health, or about your treatment at Dr. John Rottschalk Dental Group, please give us a call today.

Happy Monday! Visiting Dr. Rottschalk Dental Group on a regular basis will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy as well. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.

As your dentists, Drs. John Rottschalk, Philip Acker, and Angela Froidcoeur are specialists who work to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next appointment. Take care of your teeth, and smile bright!